08:43 min
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The issue of who shows an interest in having a physical relationship in a couple might be mistaken for rather trivial; after all, what counts is that it happens, not that one or the other party initiates.
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So I asked my audience if they had any personal experience of disability, and what they want people to know about their sex lives.
Paul and Hava met at a performing-arts social event for people with intellectual disabilities. With the assistance of their parents, they went on a few successful dates. The connection was immediate. After some time, they decided to make their strong, loving bond official.
Emily's talk on sex and disability is inspiring and thought-provoking. She addresses the issue of sex and relationships for the disabled, and how disabled communities can have access to this, which others usually take for granted.
Stuart discusses common problems that people with ADHD face when socializing with others.
Autism in Company - social strategies. How do you manage different hats/roles in different situations? How to adapt your social style based on level of relationship and situation.
Kristy touches on the history and trauma of failed connections for neurodivergent folks, the impact it has one self esteem and the complexity involved with future relationships moving forward.
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Relationships in which one or both partners have ADHD can range from being successful to catastrophic. Having ADHD in a relationship can be the causing factor of plenty frustrations, miscommunications, resentments and a large cause in divorces of marriages.
Aspie shutdown and withdrawal is a big part of how autism affects relationships.
My first marriage taught me that relationships are hard, but with Adult ADHD - relationship issues can be even more complicated. I'm going to give you strategies you can use to better understand yourself or your ADHD partner to help you create a healthy, long-lasting relationship.