Dear Bear: how do I get over someone I thought was perfect for me? + what do I do if my friend is "too picky"?

One question that you can always ask yourself to snap out of the dating fog is: If your best friend were being treated this way, what would you tell them?

Avoid dating apps, if you can. In a world of billions, in which city dwellers interact anonymously with people every day, dating apps may be a good way to sort through a nearly infinite number of choices. The risks are many, though, including that seeing so many possible partners may make you less interested in going deep with any individual. In su

Friendships are supposed to support your growth, not hold you back. End the ones that hold you back, and be curious about what kind of people you’re drawn to next. I find whomever you’re attracted to today possesses whatever qualities in yourself you’re ready to nurture. [Note from Tim: I asked Kristen how she broke up with her friends, exactly, an

In the end, I want to be able to love someone who meets my criteria. I would then be able to give up some of my independence and enjoy a happy relationship.