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Shutdown vs. Stonewalling in Relationships
You’re trying to talk to your partner about something important. Maybe you’re upset about something that happened earlier in the day. Maybe it’s an issue you’ve brought up before. Maybe you’re trying very hard to explain why something hurt. And then your partner goes...
Why Neurodivergent Couples Keep Having the Same Fight
Have you ever had the experience of getting into what feels like the exact same argument with your partner over and over again? For neurodivergent couples, this can be especially frustrating when both people are trying—and somehow still ending up in the same place....
Why Setting Boundaries Can Feel So Uncomfortable
You know you need to set a boundary. Maybe someone keeps asking for more than you can give. A family member makes comments you don’t want to keep tolerating. Your partner wants to have a conversation when you’re too overwhelmed to continue. A friend expects you to...
Executive Dysfunction or Lack of Motivation? Why Starting Can Be So Hard
You know what you need to do. You actually want to do it. You may have been thinking about doing it for hours. And yet you’re still sitting there. The email is unwritten. The laundry is untouched. The form is sitting open on your computer. You haven’t made the...
How to Hold Boundaries With Neurodivergent Kids and Teens Without Losing Connection
Setting boundaries with your child can be hard. Setting a boundary when you already know your child may become intensely upset can feel even harder. Maybe you say it’s time to turn off the screen and immediately hear: “That’s not fair!” You tell your teen they can’t...
When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: ADHD, Follow-Through & Relationship Conflict
One of the most painful relationship conflicts can begin with something incredibly ordinary. “Can you take care of this?” “Yes.” And then it doesn’t happen. Maybe it’s the dishes. A bill. Making the appointment. Picking something up. Responding to an email. Calling...