opalescent
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So I've been struggling with some of Whip's behaviors. He really, really does not think at all like I do. He has ADHD and possibly a much less severe form of autism although I do not believe the latter has been confirmed by a doctor. Much of the behavior is in the 'mildly annoying' range like his propensity not to make appointments. Others are painful and difficult for me to deal with. He does or doesn't do things that make me feel ignored or not heard or just exhausted. It's not on purpose.
I would love other people's perspectives on dating someone with these conditions. I've done some reading and will do more but the general research sof far has not helped me much in how to adapt, how to manage my reactions better.
So, to people who are dating folks with the various types of ADHD and/or autism, how do you cope? How to understand better? How to communicate better? Any helpful techniques on, well, anything on this topic? Anything I should read? (I have read some of the websites other folks suggest via blogs and such but more recommendations are not a bad thing.)
And to folks with these conditions, please tell me what helped you communicate to others what your life is like, how to understand you better, or whatever else you think you want someone dating you should know.
Thank you!
I would love other people's perspectives on dating someone with these conditions. I've done some reading and will do more but the general research sof far has not helped me much in how to adapt, how to manage my reactions better.
So, to people who are dating folks with the various types of ADHD and/or autism, how do you cope? How to understand better? How to communicate better? Any helpful techniques on, well, anything on this topic? Anything I should read? (I have read some of the websites other folks suggest via blogs and such but more recommendations are not a bad thing.)
And to folks with these conditions, please tell me what helped you communicate to others what your life is like, how to understand you better, or whatever else you think you want someone dating you should know.
Thank you!