<p>In this live episode, psychologist Michaela Thomas reveals why ADHD makes love so complicated — from being mistaken for flirting when you&#39;re just being yourself, to freezing up when you actually like someone, to hearing &quot;you&#39;re too much&quot; or &quot;not enough&quot; on repeat.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into the partner&#39;s side too: what to do when you feel like you&#39;ve become their parent, why ADHD gets mistaken for narcissism, and the one question every couple should ask before calling it quits.</p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;ve ever been called dramatic, selfish, or &quot;too intense&quot; in relationships — or wondered why love feels harder for you than everyone else — this one&#39;s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics covered:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome &amp; intro: ADHD and romantic relationships</p><p>03:30 &quot;Am I flirting or just being myself?&quot; — ADHD communication in dating</p><p>07:15 Why you freeze up when you actually like someone</p><p>11:40 ADHD vs narcissism: what&#39;s really going on?</p><p>16:00 &quot;I feel like their parent&quot; — the partner&#39;s perspective</p><p>20:10 Couples therapy: why you&#39;re going way too late</p><p>24:30 Time anxiety vs time optimism (and other neuro type clashes)</p><p>29:00 Intention vs impact: when your heart&#39;s in the right place but damage still happens</p><p>33:30 &quot;You&#39;re too hard to love&quot; — unpacking self-worth in relationships</p><p>38:00 What every partner of an ADHD person should know</p><p>Join the free Untangled Community → https://chat.whatsapp.com/IDapTLhfuvy8KzYfZ8rhYPBecome an ADHD Coach → https://drmiguel-rosie.untangledco.com/adhdRetreats → https://untangledco.com/retreatsFollow us → https://www.instagram.com/adhd_untangled/</p>

ADHD Untangled

Rosie Turner

ADHD & Love - The Truth About ADHD Relationships Nobody Talks About| Michaela Thomas Breaks the Silence

FEB 17, 202640 MIN
ADHD Untangled

ADHD & Love - The Truth About ADHD Relationships Nobody Talks About| Michaela Thomas Breaks the Silence

FEB 17, 202640 MIN

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<p>In this live episode, psychologist Michaela Thomas reveals why ADHD makes love so complicated — from being mistaken for flirting when you&#39;re just being yourself, to freezing up when you actually like someone, to hearing &quot;you&#39;re too much&quot; or &quot;not enough&quot; on repeat.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into the partner&#39;s side too: what to do when you feel like you&#39;ve become their parent, why ADHD gets mistaken for narcissism, and the one question every couple should ask before calling it quits.</p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;ve ever been called dramatic, selfish, or &quot;too intense&quot; in relationships — or wondered why love feels harder for you than everyone else — this one&#39;s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics covered:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome &amp; intro: ADHD and romantic relationships</p><p>03:30 &quot;Am I flirting or just being myself?&quot; — ADHD communication in dating</p><p>07:15 Why you freeze up when you actually like someone</p><p>11:40 ADHD vs narcissism: what&#39;s really going on?</p><p>16:00 &quot;I feel like their parent&quot; — the partner&#39;s perspective</p><p>20:10 Couples therapy: why you&#39;re going way too late</p><p>24:30 Time anxiety vs time optimism (and other neuro type clashes)</p><p>29:00 Intention vs impact: when your heart&#39;s in the right place but damage still happens</p><p>33:30 &quot;You&#39;re too hard to love&quot; — unpacking self-worth in relationships</p><p>38:00 What every partner of an ADHD person should know</p><p>Join the free Untangled Community → https://chat.whatsapp.com/IDapTLhfuvy8KzYfZ8rhYPBecome an ADHD Coach → https://drmiguel-rosie.untangledco.com/adhdRetreats → https://untangledco.com/retreatsFollow us → https://www.instagram.com/adhd_untangled/</p>