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As someone with autism and ADHD. I find relationships so hard. Like there’s a sense of guilt for my brain not being up to speed like everyone else. Anybody else struggle with this?
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Anonymous 1w

Honestly just need people to talk to

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Anonymous 1w

I’ve never been in a relationship. Sometimes I’m sad about it because I feel behind everyone else. But sometimes I’m happy because I have more time with myself. Idk it’s complicated. But I get it.

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Anonymous 1w

Yeah I completely feel this I just can't get a gf and it's starting to eat me up inside

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Anonymous 6d

Yep, like nobody will ever “pick” living with me, but that’s made my relationship with myself all the stronger, because I’m stuck with myself. Like I’m not hideous, but I also don’t have a 6 pack, so people just overlook me, and maybe it’s the loneliness talking, but all that is enough to survive, I got my special interests and while I wish it was more, like not a day goes by where I’m not lucky to know what I have.

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Anonymous 6d

I (audhd) have dated a lot and have been around many friend groups. The guilt/shame of not being up to speed, not missing people, the cycle of needing tons of space or none at all, etc etc feels bad. I’ve found that a lot of it comes down to self love, setting boundaries and better communication. I’m bad at all of those but I can tell it’s the key on my good days.

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