In intimate partnerships, especially neurodiverse relationships—silence can feel like rejection. But what if silence isn’t avoidance? What if it’s emotional processing? Understanding alexithymia can transform how we interpret silence, frustration and emotional disconnect and offer new pathways for connection. It... Read More

I am a couples therapist who specializes in neurodiverse couples; couples in which one person is on the autism spectrum. As a couples therapist, my focus is the relationship, as opposed to the individuals in it. However, recently I’ve been... Read More

Nuances in an Autistic Romantic Relationship I read a story about a therapist and her first date with her husband. They have been partners now for 30 years.  He asked her, “Are we on a date?” On the second date,... Read More