Tips for Partners & Spouses of Autistic Adults: Coping With Hurt Feelings

A common concern I hear from spouses and partners of autistic adults (after they've started to really understand neurodiversity) goes something like this: Now that I understand how my partner's brain works, how can I take things "less personally" when I know they didn't intend to hurt my feelings? Sound familiar? You're not alone. Watch this video to learn about: -Why your feelings get hurt even when you intellectually understand your partner didn't mean to hurt you -Common (but unhelpful) responses to this experience -3 things you can do to help you cope (self-compassion, self-care, conversation with your partner) For more support, check out my course for partners & spouses of autistic adults: https://www.lauriebmorse.com/neurodiv... Learn more about self-compassion (one of the tips I share in this video) with these resources: https://www.lauriebmorse.com/selfcomp... Learn more about me and the services I offer: https://www.lauriebmorse.com/