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First relationship with diagnosed ADHD woman

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mradamsnaith89 · 28/08/2024 11:49

Hey everyone, I am hoping to get some advice.

I met a woman online around two months ago. We really hit it off, and it was very intense for the first few weeks. I stayed at hers a lot, we went on trips and had lots of fun (I went on to learn this is the hyperfocus stage).

Out of nowhere it went from 100 to 0 but she had an open conversation with me and was completely honest. She told me that she has put off self care, and lost her routine after putting all of her energy into me. To me, it looked like she lost interest. She said that we needed to take a step back, and be on a friendship level for now whilst we work on ourselves.

Since then, we have been out a lot, she is still a little affectionate every now and then but not like she used to be.

I am trying my best to learn about ADHD and Autism, and I have listened to multiple podcasts and I am currently reading a book.

I don't know how to support her and I do really like her. I do not want to lose her. I do think it is clear that she likes me to.

She recently came back from a trip with her family, and she was speaking with her mum about me, which I think may be a good sign?

I just don't know how to move forward and I am anxious about it all. Does anyone have any advice?

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JeezLouisa · 28/08/2024 12:03

It sounds to me like she experienced burn out and she now needs a calm period to "recover" from such a high intensity start to your relationship.

If I were you I would take her lead. As you say, it sounds like she really likes you and she is also able to communicate her state of mind - which really helps.

Keep talking and just take each day as it comes. Good luck!

H0PE1 · 28/08/2024 12:06

Forget the labels, she's just a person

mradamsnaith89 · 28/08/2024 12:06

JeezLouisa · 28/08/2024 12:03

It sounds to me like she experienced burn out and she now needs a calm period to "recover" from such a high intensity start to your relationship.

If I were you I would take her lead. As you say, it sounds like she really likes you and she is also able to communicate her state of mind - which really helps.

Keep talking and just take each day as it comes. Good luck!

I was thinking about asking her to come stay at the beach tomorrow, and to watch the sunset. What do you think?

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JeezLouisa · 28/08/2024 12:55

Sounds nice - ask her and see what she says.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 28/08/2024 15:17

Remember you have needs too.
You could also maybe agree on nights that you see each other via self care. But it's not fair of her to expect you to wait and see indefinitely

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