ADHD Dating and Creating Lasting Connections with Relationship Expert, Moe Ari Brown

Jan 23, 2025

Moe Ari Brown, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Hinge's love expert, dives into the complexities of dating with ADHD. They discuss why dating apps can be overwhelming and offer practical strategies to ease dating anxiety. Moe highlights the strengths of ADHD, emphasizing self-awareness and boundary-setting for deeper connections. The conversation includes insights from Hinge's Love and ADHD Date Report, revealing the unique emotional experiences of neurodivergent daters. Perfect for anyone looking to navigate the dating world with confidence!

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ADVICE

Skip the Small Talk

Use Hinge prompts or voice prompts to highlight your interests.
This helps matches start conversations about your interests, skipping small talk.

ADVICE

Communicate Your Needs

Communicate your dating needs and preferences clearly.
Suggest activities you enjoy, like dog walks, to avoid overwhelming situations.

INSIGHT

RSD and Dating

Many with ADHD struggle with response times and social cues in dating.
Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is crucial for navigating dating.

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Dating with ADHD can bring its own set of challenges, but it also offers unique strengths.

In this week’s episode, I speak with licensed marriage and family therapist Moe Arie Brown, Hinge's love and connection expert, to unpack the intersection of ADHD and modern dating. Moe also serves as a diversity & equity consultant and on the board of directors for It Gets Better Project, a non-profit organisation dedicated to uplifting and connecting LGBTQIA+ youth around the globe.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ Why dating apps can feel overwhelming for individuals with ADHD.

✨ Practical strategies for communicating more effectively and reducing dating anxiety.

✨ How to embrace your ADHD traits as strengths while understanding the impact of RSD on building meaningful connections.

✨ How an all-or-nothing mindset can lead to intense emotions followed by boredom and how to navigate these feelings effectively.

✨ Insights from Hinge's Love and ADHD Date Report on neurodivergent dating experiences.

✨ The importance of self-awareness, boundary-setting, and authenticity in dating.

If you’ve ever felt drained by small talk or struggled with the fast-paced nature of online dating, this episode is packed with practical tips and advice. Learn how understanding your ADHD can help you navigate the dating world with confidence and compassion, leading to deeper connections and more fulfilling relationships.

My key takeaway was that with our ADHD awareness, communicating our needs clearly can significantly enhance our dating and relationship experiences.

Timestamps:

02:59 - Challenges of neurodivergent dating
09:15 - Navigating relationships with ADHD awareness
21:46 - Understanding neurodivergent relationships
28:24 - Navigating neurodivergence in dating

Connect with Moe on their Instagram account, @loveoutproud.

Read: Love and ADHD: Hinge’s New Report

Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.

Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity.