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Hold On, What Was I Saying? · March 2 · 51 min

ADHD & Toxic Relationships: Dopamine, Love Bombing & Why We Chase Red Flags

Why are people with ADHD more likely to end up in toxic relationships? In this episode, we’re talking about: The science behind ADHD and dopamine seeking Why intermittent reinforcement feels addictive Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and dating Love bombing vs genuine connection Trauma bonding and mirroring Why healthy love can actually feel “boring” at first How to break the toxic cycle We share our own experiences of being love bombed, staying in abusive dynamics, questioning healthy partners, and learning that love isn’t supposed to feel like a rollercoaster. If you’ve ever confused butterflies with anxiety… If you’ve chased someone who gave you hot-and-cold energy… If you’ve wondered whether it’s love or just dopamine… This one’s for you. 🎙 New episodes every week. 💬 Follow us on Instagram for clips and conversation.

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Why are people with ADHD more likely to end up in toxic relationships?


In this episode, we’re talking about:


  • The science behind ADHD and dopamine seeking

  • Why intermittent reinforcement feels addictive

  • Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and dating

  • Love bombing vs genuine connection

  • Trauma bonding and mirroring

  • Why healthy love can actually feel “boring” at first

  • How to break the toxic cycle

We share our own experiences of being love bombed, staying in abusive dynamics, questioning healthy partners, and learning that love isn’t supposed to feel like a rollercoaster.


If you’ve ever confused butterflies with anxiety…
If you’ve chased someone who gave you hot-and-cold energy…
If you’ve wondered whether it’s love or just dopamine…

This one’s for you.


🎙 New episodes every week.
💬 Follow us on Instagram for clips and conversation.

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