ADHD and dating: Why casual dating never feels casual
ADHD and dating: Why casual dating never feels casual  
Podcast: The ADHD Channel for Women
Published On: Tue Oct 21 2025
Description: Why do some women with ADHD rush through the courting stage? Dr. Monica Johnson explains what happens in the ADHD brain during courting.From intense texting to early intimacy, the courting stage can look very different for women with ADHD. In this episode, find out what happens in the ADHD brain during courting. Learn how to recognize the difference between real chemistry and manipulation. And get tips on how to manage. For more on this topic: ADHD and dating: Why crushes feel so intenseTips from an ADHD Coach: Is it love or is it dopamine?Sorry, I Missed This: Online dating with ADHDTimestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:07) What is courting?(01:40) The ADHD brain and courting (02:58) How emotional dysregulation impacts relationships(04:42) Why courting can be challenging with ADHD(08:37) How to tell chemistry from manipulation (12:46) Tips for managing the courting stageFor a transcript and more resources, visit MissUnderstood on Understood.org. You can also email us at podcast@understood.org. As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.