ADHD and dating: Why crushes feel so intense
ADHD and dating: Why crushes feel so intense  
Podcast: MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel
Published On: Tue Oct 07 2025
Description: Have you ever met someone and suddenly you’re imagining your wedding playlist — all before the first date? Dr. Monica Johnson weighs in on the science behind crushes and the ADHD brain.In this episode, you’ll learn:What’s happening in your brain during a crushWhy women with ADHD often fall fast and hard in relationshipsHow to stay grounded in reality without completely shutting downFor more on this topic: ADHD and: Rejection sensitivitySorry, I Missed This: Dating with ADHDTips from an ADHD Coach: Is it love or is it dopamine?Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:57) Why do ADHD brains fall in love fast?(07:15) Strategies for remaining balanced while enjoying the butterflies(14:18) CreditsFor a transcript and more resources, visit MissUnderstood on Understood.org. You can also email us at podcast@understood.org. ADHD Unstuck is a free, self-guided activity from Understood.org and Northwestern University designed to help women with ADHD boost their mood and take small, practical steps to get unstuck. In about 10 minutes, learn why mood spirals happen and get a personalized action plan of quick wins and science-backed strategies that work with your brain. Give it a try at Understood.org/GetUnstuck.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.