Why Mixed Neurotype Relationships Can Feel So Lonely

Описание: When you're in a relationship with someone whose brain works differently — autistic and neurotypical, ADHD and neurotypical, or even two different neurodivergent types — it can feel like you're speaking entirely different emotional languages. Especially in moments of stress, grief, or conflict, mismatched expectations around comfort, communication, and emotional attunement can lead to deep misunderstandings.

Many neurodivergent folks grew up without having emotional attunement modeled for them, and might process pain through withdrawal rather than dialogue. Meanwhile, a neurotypical partner may interpret that as coldness or disconnection. Neither is wrong...they're just missing each other.

This dynamic often shows up in my work as a therapist and in my own relationships. Have you experienced this tension in a mixed neurotype relationship? How did you navigate it?

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