Neurodivergent Friendship & Dating

Dating and making new friends as a Neurodivergent is hard. As part of a large neurodivergent community in London we hear and experience what it is like all the time! Traditional friendship & dating apps can be brutal and leave us Neurodivergents feeling rejected dejected, and overwhelmed.

Daisy is a concept that focuses on fostering connections that are safe, inclusive, and healthy. 

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DAISY is a backwards acronym for:

Yes to Safe Inclusive Accessible Dating

The Problems...

... with Neurodivergent Dating & Friendships

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  • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) & Ghosting

    For neurodivergents with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), forming connections is especially hard in a culture where ghosting is common. This lack of closure triggers intense emotional responses, escalating anxiety and self-doubt.

  • Conversation Topics

    Neurodivergent individuals often find small talk unappealing and seek deeper connections aligned with their interests and values. We enjoy discussing our hyper-fixations, favorite stims, and engaging in games and thought explorations to connect on a profound level.

  • Unsolicited Pictures

    We're sure it is not exclusively neurodivergents who are averse to seeing the junk in anyone's trunk without consent. We definitely are.

  • Deception

    Are you talking to who you think you are talking to? Are you being cat-fished? Does the person you are talking to, look like they do in their pictures? Can you trust them? 

    Deception is unfortunately a very common problem in dating and friendship apps.

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  • Sensory Sensitivities

    Sensory processing differences are common for us neurodivergent peeps. Loud noises, bright lights, and crowded places an be overwhelming, making typical  settings for romantic and friendship dates such as busy restaurants or bars uncomfortable.

  • Overwhelm and Choice Paralysis?

    The abundance of choices and constant browsing on dating apps can be overwhelming for neurodivergent individuals, leading to decision paralysis and heightened anxiety from the pressure to make the right choice amidst a sea of options.