Part 1 of our 2-part Valentine’s Day dating special - because of course you want dating advice from us. Right?
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Listen as we talk about dating and how ADHD affects relationships with others.
Highlights of Episode Seven:
- teenage dating angst
- Trauma bonding: what is it, and why do we subconsciously seek out repeating patterns?
- Lack of chemistry with “healthy” people, and how do we learn to become attracted to what is healthy for us vs. what our brains subconsciously gravitate towards.
- How do we ask for what we need in relationships in a healthy way? We talk about struggling to have our needs met and how to make healthier bids towards our partners or loved ones.
- Attachment styles: we briefly go over attachment styles and how they influence relationships with others.
- Our experience with dating apps, dating during COVID, and dating people with differing political views.
- How ADHD impacts our ability to communicate effectively and using verbal communication.
- Setting boundaries and learning how to assert ourselves, and how to develop safety within ourselves and feeling safe to express boundaries with others; getting receipts that say something different so you have a history of different behaviors to feel safe moving forward.
References from the Show:
Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com
Take the attachment style quiz here: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com
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