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How Do I Stop Comparing Myself to My Girlfriend’s Exes?
Struggling with insecurity in your relationship? Learn how to overcome self-doubt and build lasting confidence.
Dear Dr. NerdLove:
I’ve been stuck in my own head and I don’t know how to get out.
Until a few years ago, I was significantly overweight. There are all sorts of reasons — unhealthy relationship with food, eating my feelings, convenience — but ultimately it came down to my choosing not to do anything about it. Eventually, I got tired of feeling bad about myself and decided to make changes. I wasn’t aiming to lose a lot of weight, just to feel better about myself and my life, so I hit the gym hard, did my best to eat a healthier diet and ultimately lost around 40 lbs. Between that and putting on some muscle, I was in the best shape of my life. I felt like I’d finally clawed my way to the surface after years underwater, like I finally had control over my life and I felt amazing about myself for the first time ever, really.
That’s around when I met my girlfriend.
She’s smart, a brilliant writer and comedian and gorgeous. We’ve been together for over a year now and I guess you could say it’s getting serious. I could see her…
