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Alex | Date Like A Nerd
Dating as a nerd doesn't have to mean endless swiping, bar hopping, or cold approaching.
Player 2 Unlocked is a system: find the right spaces, build real friendships, then troubleshoot what's actually whatever gets in the way.
Whether that's yourself or your environment, you'll get to find the solution that works for you.
If you want to meet your Player 2, DM me START at www.datelikeanerd.com/player2/
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Alex | Date Like A Nerd
Dating as a nerd works the moment you stop keeping score on every hangout.
Rage-quitting, whether with the friends-first approach or not, is what can completely ruin your chances. It can take anywhere from a month to a year for a friendship to develop into something more.
It's not really that long. But many give up way before that.
DM me "FRIENDS" at www.datelikeanerd.com/player2/ and I'll walk you through what makes this approach actually work.
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Alex | Date Like A Nerd
Dating is no different than a shonen anime training arc. If you want to see results, you have to put in the work. Nobody goes from loser to OP overnight. Not even Goku. Every rep, every awkward conversation, every rejection is a learning opportunity to level up your social skills IRL.
Life is not an isekai. It's closer to a shonen. You don't wake up OP. You build it, one awkward rep at a time, just like a real dating training arc.
Which anime taught you the most about growth?
Save this if you're in your training arc right now.
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Alex | Date Like A Nerd
Where to Meet Anime Nerds:
Anime conventions: Attend local cons to meet other fans.
TCG Events: One Piece and others have trading card games that you can use to meet people.
Art workshops and classes: Learn to draw anime-style art or fan art.
Japanese Classes: Learn Japanese with people who might also enjoy anime.
Anime-themed Parties: From raves to social events, many nerds love to party!
Cosplay: Dress as your favorite characters and connect with fellow cosplayers at conventions and online.
Anime screenings/premieres: Look for theaters or events hosting anime movie nights.
Online:
Video games: Join multiplayer anime-themed video games and engage with the community.
Anime social media: Follow and engage with creators and their audience.
Discord servers: Join anime-focused Discord communities based on your favorite shows or genres.
Online anime forums: Engage with communities on sites like Reddit or MyAnimeList.
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Alex | Date Like A Nerd
General dating research tells you where most people find love. What it doesn't tell you is where nerds find love.
After surveying 700+ nerds across multiple countries, that was the main difference. I call it the Nerd Dating Advantage.
FOLLOW to learn how to Date Like A Nerd. It's easier.
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Alex | Date Like A Nerd
Cons won't magically fix your dating life. But they can for sure help.
Now you’ve seen the numbers:
- About half the room is open to meeting someone new
- Most con couples started as friends
- Many relationships form through mutual friends
Not instant dates at cons.
If you want to build a dating life that actually fits how nerd relationships form in the real world, go to datelikeanerd.com/reality and I’ll send you the full report with all the data.
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Alex | Date Like A Nerd
Most dating advice skips the most important variable: relationships.
Because the goal isn't to stop feeling the anxiety. It's to build the relationships that give you reassurance instead of numbness.
With 300 cold approaches you learn to expect rejection. Supportive people help you build security.
So send this to the people in your life who are helping you in this journey.
* Attachment in Adulthood, by Mario Mikulincer and Phillip R. Shaver
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Alex | Date Like A Nerd
The reasons you're single feel rational. But rational and true aren't the same thing.
That's why the first step isn't a strategy. It's challenging the beliefs that keep you stuck.
This week, write down 3 beliefs and challenge them.
#dating101 #datingcoach #nerdlife #dating #single
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Alex | Date Like A Nerd
You can now find your own groups.
But the hard part is knowing which ones are actually worth your time, and which ones will leave you standing in a corner wondering why you bothered.
That's what the worksheet is for. It walks you through 4 steps before you commit to any community. It's what I guide every client through after they've decided what they want to try.
Visit www.datelikeanerd.com/find-your-group/ and I'll send you the worksheet.
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