Mona is going solo for the last episode of Season 3 to introduce "The Neurodiverse Love Relationship G.P.S. (Gaining Perspective for Success)";

Most of us use a GPS in our cars to help us get to our desired destinations.  However, even though we may know where we are headed, there may be traffic jams,  constructions zones, or accidents, that prevent us from getting to our destination on time, and by the route we had planned.

Oftentimes, the relationship we thought we were in may change "a lot", as we learn more about how neurology impacts our relationship.  As we get to know each other, there are many opportunities for us to better understand ourselves and our partner.   Each of these opportunities is a "route" we can choose to travel. When we understand how each "route" can help us increase understanding, awareness and acceptance of the differences, strengths and challenges in our relationships-it can be a game changer!  However, even though both partners may want to get to the same "destination, (a successful relationship) the "routes" to navigate may look very different for each partner. The 12 "possible" routes in the Neurodiverse Love Relationship GPS can be used to help couples think about which roadblocks (misunderstandings) or slow downs (differences) they may want to address to get to their final destination. 

Through the Neurodiverse Love newsletter, Mona will be providing more in-depth information on each of the 12 routes in the GPS.  So if you haven't subscribed to the newsletter please do so at: www.neurodiverselove.com

The 12 routes in the Neurodiverse Love GPS are:

Understand that each of you can have different perspectives and both be right.

Appreciate and value your partner every day.

Don't take things personal.

Communication means different things to each of you.

Understand each other's socializing needs.

Sharing and understanding emotions can be challenging for anyone.

Get together with your partner on a regular basis to plan, schedule and check-in.

Understand and respect any sensory sensitivities you each may have.

Make decisions together that will impact both of you.

Share and schedule household responsibilities.

Understand each other's physical and sexual intimacy needs and desires.

Follow through and be consistent.

The GPS can help neurodiverse couples answer yes to..."Can you see me? Can you hear me? Does anything I say mean anything to you"-Oprah Winfrey 

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If you are interested in joining the free on-line peer support groups being offered for the non-autistic/neurotypical partners, please send Mona a DM on Instagram or send an email to: [email protected]

Mona is also offering support groups for Neurodiverse Couples.  If you and your partner are interested in joining a group, please send an e-mail with the heading "Neurodiverse Couples Group" to: [email protected].  You will receive information about the cost and the dates for the next group.

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