Doctor’s Note: Today’s letter discusses sexual violence and contains descriptions of sexual assault... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I was wondering if I could get some general advice about boundaries.... more

DOCTOR’S NOTE: Today’s column involves discussion of abusive relationships.... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I have known about your site for a while and have really appreciated your advice, with some of the advice I’ve transitioned from incredibly socially awkward to having a girlfriend.... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I am writing to you about my husband, who is dealing with some serious mental health challenges. I don’t really feel like I have anyone else to talk to about this, because everyone ... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I want to preface this by saying that, throughout the entirety of my childhood, my mother mentally abused me (even before she and my father divorced). She’d tear up my things purely... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: Longtime reader. I absolutely love your advice. Thank you for everything you’ve done for people, including myself. I’ve never written in but your articles have helped me through a l... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m not sure if this is the kind of question to take on, because it’s not about me specifically, but about my brother (30) and his girlfriend (29). They’ve been in a relationship fo... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’ve been thinking about an idea that appeals to me, and wondering if there are some deeper lessons that can be learned from it. I would appreciate a qualified second opinion on the... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I’m writing to you anyways because I really need your help. I’m actually pretty ashamed of my problems too. I despise the way I think and feel, yet no matter how hard I try to repre... more

Doctor’s Note: Today’s column includes a discussion of domestic violence and a brief description of physical abuse.... more

Doctor’s Note: Today’s column includes discussion of familial sexual abuse.... more

DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: When I was 14 or 15, one of my friends at the time told me in passing that her boyfriend had been forceful recently in their physical relationship. At the time, I didn’t fully under... more