Relationships: Navigating the Complicated Bits

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Why can relationships feel so complicated sometimes?

Relationships can bring connection, joy and belonging, but they can also be confusing, intense and challenging, particularly when we're navigating different communication styles, emotional responses and past experiences.

This month, we're exploring some of the trickier parts of relationships through a neurodivergent lens.

We'll be chatting about rejection sensitivity (often called RSD), attachment patterns, the impact of past experiences and trauma, emotional intensity, trust and the challenges of understanding ourselves and others.

How do these experiences shape our relationships? What patterns do we notice? And how can we develop greater understanding, communicate our needs and build connections that work for us?

An open conversation about the messy, complicated and very human side of relationships – without judgement or expectations.

We'll explore

✨ Common experiences

Feeling as though you are getting attached too quickly or too slowly, struggling to think about something else other than the person/relationship, being disproportionately upset when someone doesn’t like you back romantically, trusting others too easily or not at all, not being sure if you’ll ever be in a relationship. services will be available to you.

🛠️ What can help

Recognising certain thought patterns and trying to change your inner dialogue, talking to a counsellor or trusted friend, regularly mentally checking in with yourself before and during the relationship to make sure you are comfortable, before starting a relationship - write down what you would like in a partner so that you ensure you want the person rather than just the relationship.

Whether you're diagnosed, self-identified, or simply curious about neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, dyslexia and more), ND BrainSpace is for you.

Please note: ND BrainSpace is a peer-support and community group. The conversations and information shared come from lived experience. They should not be taken as medical, therapeutic, or professional advice. If you need medical or professional support, we encourage you to seek guidance from qualified services.