Now that Neon Genesis Evangelion is available on Netflix, what can we learn about love, life and loneliness from Shinji Ikari? SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Why so many fans relate to Shinji Ikari How the End of Evangelion and "The Beast That Shouted AI at the Heart of the World" represent two paths for Shinji... and us Why our fear keeps us from making the relationships we most need How loneliness can turn to anger and violence Why we're (not) alone ... and so much more   RELATED LINKS: Pacific Rim and Lessons in Positive Masculinity Elliot Rodger and the Price of Toxic Masculinity  Where Do You Get Your Validation?  Captain America and Non-Toxic Masculinity  Why Your Life Won't Get Better (And How To Fix It) Transcript available here Don’t forget to subscribe and review us on iTunes , Stitcher and on YouTube. Like the podcast? Become a Dr. NerdLove patron at Patreon.com/DrNerdLove Want more dating advice? Check out my books at www.www.doctornerdlove.com/books