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Enjoy A Neurodiverse Valentine's Day! Lessons On Love Linger In The Not-So-Typical

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If you are struggling with an invisible challenge or social awkwardness, please know that you are able to find--and deserving of--a romantic relationship. It will be difficult, but it will be worth it!

And if you are typical, please be open minded and willing to see and celebrate love, even when it looks strange to you. Don't just consider it a phase, or judge it as wrong, or not a real relationship.

On the day that my son's girlfriends came over, one of the girl's dads was talking to me. "What do you think of our kids and their weird dating idea?" he asked.

"I think it's a pretty original way to solve a problem," I admitted,  adding with honest interest,  "What are your thoughts?"

"Well, it's weird, but it's better than my daughter dating a black guy."

"You do know my husband is black, right?" I asked, making purposeful eye contact.

He just shrugged. "Ya, I know, but that's different."

Not really, no.

Let's learn to be accepting of love. Not compared to another, or because it looks pretty and "typical", or because it matches your expectations, but because it's love.

There are important answers about the true nature of love waiting to be discovered and explored. They can be found in the friendship and acceptance and celebration of diversity.

Happy Valentine's Day EVERYONE!! 

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