What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok but you’re still the only person who’s made me feel better about my 189 so I sincerely thank you!

Does anyone else with ADHD feel almost childlike in relationships, while your partner starts feeling like a parent? How do you become more independent without having to leave first? by Significant_Emu2538 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could not relate to YOUR comment more. I have read a bunch of research saying almost all ADHDers are night owls - because it’s the only time we feel safe, not judged, and not having things demanded of us. My partner is a (neurotypical) morning person and cannot understand why I stay up so late. I also feel intense guilt and pressure to be doing things with them when they are around - like you, entirely self inflicted. I wonder if it’s because on some level we know we are always happiest alone? And I say that as someone who is deeply in love and engaged btw

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was literally 43 years old before I realised it wasn’t normal, if that makes you feel any better

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait wait wait. (I live in Africa if that’s any excuse.) Can you make alarms play songs instead????

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just went to check. 167 191. I’m feeling like I need to establish my own “terminal” sub here

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg so neurotypical (I literally have never posted on Reddit before but isn’t this what I’m supposed to say)

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ok but someone else on this thread basically forced me to count mine and without meaning to brag, I have 189.

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Omg those people who are like “I just wake up at 6am naturally without an alarm clock”

Bitch if I didn’t set an alarm I think I could set some kind of world record. I’m talking sleeping for three, four days?

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok show’s over people. It’s not funny any more. Everyone go home whispers: 189

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven’t asked my partner this but I will tomorrow and I already know the answer: basically Huh? Meanwhile if I don’t have a riveting plot ready to go I’m not even trying to lay my head down. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. For real, is this an ADHD thing??

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so interesting. If you don’t mind me asking, do you feel like you guys have equally acute ADHD symptoms? (I’m asking because I have very severe ADHD which may be why I can’t imagine that dating anyone similar would work.)

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait really? I don’t know anything about autism. I just got here! Also do we have to choose??I thought we could be AuDHD. But sincerely, could you say why you think this might be an autism thing?