Karen on ADHD Chatter
Karen Doherty on ‘ADHD Chatter’ Podcast
I 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 love
- Emotional regulation
- Effective communication
- How to manage Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) in relationships
- Tips on how to make an ADHD marriage work
- Positive in ND relationships
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Topics
01:07 What’s the difference between a hyper obsession and real love?
04:18 How can a neurotypical partner effectively communicate with a neurodivergent partner
07:31 Is it hard for a neurotypical partner to understand emotional dysregulation?
08:17 How to manage RSD in relationships
16:01 How to take responsibility for your triggers
16:28 What makes a successful ADHD relationship
16:58 Does ADHD make divorce more likely?
18:10 Are ADHD people more likely to cheat?
19:11 What are the biggest cracks in ADHD relationships?
20:36 What does a toxic relationship look like?
22:51 The parent/child dynamic
26:03 3 warning signs of a failing relationship
27:49 Should you ‘mask’ in your relationship?
30:34 Are ADHD people hard to live with?
35:19 The importance of communication
36:16 Washing machine of woes
39:39 3 tips how to make a marriage work
40:29 3 positives about dating a neurodivergent person