How do I find love? How did you find it?
I’m 31f AuDHD and wanting to seek a boyfriend long term. But for the life of me I am unable to. I am on dating apps and because of nerves I over extend initially. This may look like sending a lot of messages, questions, being myself (but on steroids it feels). I think my ADHD side comes out and likes the thrill. I share too much, too fast. Then I get obsessive with messages, responding all hours. My eating stops, I focus less at work, I am glued to my screen. Then I burn out and need a break from the men I talk to. Maybe I am also an avoidant because I don’t trust men that much. Now I give this overly confident person, ..and then later regret it?
I feel like I’m going to end up alone without finding my person.
I have been chatting to this older guy 37m for a few days, I did disclose AuDHD and for the 2/3rd time he has mentioned “ohh don’t use that excuse of AuDHD”. I feel a bit surprised (not sure why ). But I am starting to not feel safe in my gut to be myself. Also the demand to cook for him, is giving me the ick as I already hate cooking for myself alone.
Can anyone share some advice? Or anecdotes, or how you found your partner?