Relationship Dynamics

The Patterns We Don’t See
At 14, I entered my first real relationship. I thought I knew what love looked like—it was dramatic, all-consuming, and tinged with a little chaos. What I didn’t realize at the time was that my understanding of relationships had been shaped by patterns I didn’t even know I’d inherited.

Looking back, those early experiences set the tone for years of unhealthy relationship dynamics. My ADHD played a role, too, amplifying emotional highs and lows, leading to impulsive deci…

Navigating a mixed neurotype relationship can feel like a balancing act. As a neurodivergent mom raising neurodivergent children, your world is already layered with complexity. Add a neurotypical partner into the mix, and it’s easy for misunderstandings, unmet needs, or different communication styles to create tension.

But here’s the truth: your differences don’t have to drive you apart. In fact, when embraced with curiosity and intention, they can bring you closer together. Let’s explore ho…

Every relationship comes with its ups and downs, but in mixed neurotype partnerships, emotional challenges can feel magnified. When one partner is neurodivergent and the other neurotypical, differences in emotional processing, communication, and needs often lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and frustration.

As a neurodivergent mom raising a neurodivergent daughter, I understand how these dynamics can ripple into every part of family life. The good news? Emotional challenges don’t have t…

When you’re in a mixed neurotype relationship, it’s easy to feel like you and your partner are standing on opposite sides of a canyon, shouting to be heard. As a neurodivergent mom partnered with a neurotypical spouse, I know firsthand how frustrating it can be to navigate these differences—especially when the emotional stakes are high. But here’s the truth: while mixed neurotype relationships have unique challenges, they also have the potential for extraordinary connection.

Emotional intimacy …