Mona and Olga are back to talk about how challenging it can be to be our authentic selves in any relationship. They also share some of the challenges they have experienced with past and current relationships. Some of the other topics discussed include:

Not understanding ourselves, our partners, or their lived experiences.

Our perception can change our reality.

Apologizing can be so hard.

The value of asking "how can I help or support you?"

Being respectful, kind and compassionate.

Concrete, black and white thinking.

The importance of listening to "understand" your partner and if you don't understand be curious and ask questions.

Be open to changing your perspective and your mind.

How definitive decisions can result in no path back.

Maybe it's not personal.

Coming from a place of fear, because of past trauma.

How can you trust each other?

How addictions can be used to help when you don't feel like you fit in.

Alcohol may be used to be more present and serve as a social lubricant.

Focus more on fun.

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To listen to more episodes of the podcast with Mona and Olga check out Season 1 of the Neurodiverse Love podcast. If you would like to buy a digital deck of the "Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards", the recently released "Neurodiverse Love Conversation Card Workbook", would like to subscribe to the Neurodiverse Love newsletter, or get more information about the support groups that Mona facilitates for neurodiverse couples, or the neurotypical/non-autistic partners, check out her website at: www.neurodiverse love.com, or send her an email at: [email protected]

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