Ask Dr. Doreen

Ask Dr Doreen Romance Dating and Relationships on the Spectrum

June 16, 2026·59 min
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On today's Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about romance, love, dating, and relationships for those on the spectrum.  00:00 Show Intro + Topic Overview (Dating on the Spectrum) 03:29 How to Watch, Submit Questions & Podcast Info 05:02 Teaching a 12-Year-Old About Dating (Where to Start) 07:17 Body Awareness, Privacy & Safety Basics 10:54 Real Risks of Missing Social Boundaries 13:36 Teaching Relationship Types & Social Rules 16:47 Consent Explained in Simple Terms 20:33 Boundaries in Dating (Inappropriate Behavior Example) 23:16 Short-Term Attention vs Real Relationships 25:56 Dating After Divorce (What to Disclose & When) 29:26 Healthy Relationships & Emotional Alignment 39:47 Teens Not Interested in Dating (Should You Push?) 41:47 Modern Dating Reality (Apps, Social Media) 45:37 Handling Rejection & Building Dating Skills 48:27 Dating Psychology: Resilience & Confidence 56:30 Balancing Safety vs Fear in Relationships

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