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Cake day: June 9th, 2023

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  • Check out the Fever app for local date night ideas. I have found a few fun things like candlelight music, dining in the dark, escape rooms, etc.

    Check out Everout for local things like comedy shows, book readings, events, night markets, and other things to do that sound interesting to you. Actually commit to going to one.

    Write notes. It sounds corny, but it takes 5 minutes and means a lot, even if you’re a rambling mess. Tell her how much she means to you in physical writing.

    Find a new meal recipe that sounds good to you. Make the food, get some wine, and ask her about something she is interested in. Listen attentively, and ask questions.

    I struggle with ADHD as well. I am always thinking about something else. I am not an extrovert. These ideas are things you can do with your partner, or any new partner/friend. When it comes to whether you should separate, that’s something only you can decide. If you want to make it work, it does take effort - a relationship is a two way street, or a dance you can’t do apart.















  • I also like to separate my work and personal life. I don’t often enjoy small talk and still find I suck at it after years in the work force. I would rather work from home and not deal with people.

    All that said, humans are tribal creatures who need interaction with others. I’ve found remembering names, asking them how their day is going, and showing a -vague- interest in them as a person is enough to get by most of the time. Even if I don’t “want” to do it.

    “Hey you said you were going golfing, how did that go?”

    “Yeah, I spent most of the weekend doing chores and catching up on house projects.”

    “Have you seen the latest Netflix show?”

    “Im not much into sports, but I heard our team is doing pretty well this year.”

    People remember those that treat them like a person. They also remember those that ignore them or otherwise invalidate them by not talking to them. If you want to have a job where you interact with people, you have to play the game.