Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and Communication
Every couple longs for free flowing reciprocal communication where they feel loved, seen and heard by their partner. Here we look at strategies to help with communication.
Neuro Diversity and Relationships
Karen on ADHD Chatter
Karen Doherty on ‘ADHD Chatter’ PodcastI joined Alex Partridge on his ADHD Chatter Podcast. Alex is the Founder of UNILAD & LADBible. We discussed ADHD relationships in depth. We covered:Limerence – the difference between hyper obsession and real loveEmotional regulationEffective communicationHow to manage Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) in relationshipsTips on how to make an ADHD marriage […]
Navigating neurodiversity in relationships
The spark and the struggle: navigating neurodiversity in relationshipsLove, in all its glorious complexity, can take unexpected turns. Sometimes, the very qualities that draw us to someone can also become a source of frustration. This is especially true when neurodiversity is present in relationships. So can neurodiverse couples be happy?What are the attractive traits of […]
Karen Doherty on ‘You’re Wrong About ADHD Podcast’
Karen Doherty on ‘You’re Wrong About ADHD Podcast’ I had the pleasure of speaking with Classic FM presenters Sam Pittis and Katie Breathwick on their Podcast, ‘You’re Wrong About ADHD’. Katie and Sam have been friends for more than twenty years. Around two years ago, their lives took a surprising turn – they both discovered […]
Are you and your partner reading from different scripts?
Are you and your partner reading from different scripts? Blame, defence cycles… Is your relationship loud, full of emotion and aggression? Are you escalating through a never-ending cycle of complaint, blame, defence, blame? Perhaps you’ve threatened to leave the relationship? Or you’ve been living under this oppression since you first started dating and know you […]