Karen talks ADHD and intimacy on ADHD Chatter
I had a great time on ADHD Chatter with Alex Partridge recently.
The main focus was the impact ADHD can have on intimacy We covered a lot of ground!
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Autonomy VS interdependence
One of the central tensions I see in modern relationships is the difference in how partners interpret autonomy and interdependence. Couples often assume they’re speaking the same emotional language, but they’re not.
Cultural differences in relationships
Couples from different cultural backgrounds often discover that the most important work is not deciding which culture should “win.” Instead, the challenge is learning whether it is possible to build a shared culture together.
Where do men learn intimacy now?
Many men struggle deeply with emotional closeness. This is not because they lack desire for connection, but because they were never really taught how to build it.
Who initiates now? Gender and dating
Many emotionally aware, capable women still feel a quiet hesitation when it comes to initiating romantic connection. Why?
Intergenerational living
I have long been a fan of intergenerational living. I have practised it in one form or another for most of my life.
Karen Doherty Netflix Blue Therapy
Last year, I had the pleasure of working with Netflix on a new series called Blue Therapy. Being part of the production was genuinely enjoyable, down to both the creative process and the couples at the heart of the show.
Guest on The Quiet ADHD Club Podcast
I recently had the pleasure of appearing on a podcast for The Quiet ADHD Club, a Substack community created by Gabrielle Treanor for women with ADHD who don’t necessarily fit the loud, hyperactive stereotype sometimes associated with it. Gabrielle’s work speaks to women who are thoughtful, sensitive, empathetic and quietly exhausted from a lifetime of […]
Work versus relationship
Balancing work and relationships requires intention. It asks for conscious choices, shared responsibility and a willingness to prioritise the couple alongside professional ambition.
When is a lie a lie in couples?
A major breach of trust occurs when someone deliberately lies to deceive the other. Where couples are concerned, there are two main areas in which lies like this are used: money and infidelity.