Sorry, I Missed This: The Everything Guide to ADHD and Relationships with Cate Osborn1 Loka 2024

Is it love or is it dopamine? (from “Tips from an ADHD Coach” podcast)

Have you ever impulsively thrown yourself into a relationship? Do you change your interests based on who you’re dating? Today, we're sharing an episode of the "Tips from an ADHD Coach" podcast on rushing into relationships that might not actually be what you want.

ADHD coach Jaye Lin reacts to a quote on changing yourself in relationships. Listen for Jaye’s own connection to this, and some reality checks you can give yourself. Explore more episodes of "Tips from an ADHD Coach" and check out other podcasts on MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel.

To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the MissUnderstood podcast page at Understood.org

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at sorryimissedthis@understood.org.

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Timestamps

(02:28) Ange’s quote

(04:51) Jaye’s reaction

(06:25) What is dopamine?

(09:57) What happens once we get into the relationship we wanted?

(11:47) What can we do to help?

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