Dani claps back at criticism about splitting up with Adan over intimacy in Love on the Spectrum
She also addressed their messy off-screen drama
Dani has faced some criticism over breaking up with Adan because of their lack of intimacy in Love on the Spectrum, but now she’s directly addressed the backlash.
She took to her socials to make a lengthy video, addressing why she even brought up the topic of intimacy so quickly, alongside her general views on being intimate in a relationship and the importance it has to her.
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She explained: “I’ve seen the comments, the reactions, and yes, even the memes. I hear you, some of you were confused or upset that I brought up intimacy on the first date, and honestly, I get why it might have seemed like a lot.
“But here’s the truth. It wasn’t about jumping into something right away. I actually waited for Adan to be ready for over a year, and I would have kept waiting if I felt like there was still hope.
“As someone on the autism spectrum, I’ve learned to be direct about what matters to me. That sometimes means diving into deeper topics earlier than most.
“I’m still learning how to say things the right way, but one thing I’ve always been is real. I don’t play games or pretend to be someone I’m not. I’ve worked hard to be proud of who I am.”
Dani continued, explaining why she even brought up the topic of intimacy with Adan on their first Love on the Spectrum date.
She explained: “So, here’s why I brought it up on the first date. I’ve learned that being upfront can save both people a lot of time and heartache.
“I know many people, especially in the autism community, identify as asexual, and I admire and respect them deeply, but that’s not me.
“And from the very beginning, I wanted to be sure my potential date is not asexual. I didn’t bring it up to pressure anyone, I brought it up because I care! Because I value communication, and I know how confusing things can get when people aren’t clear about their intentions.”
She continued: “I’ll be honest. I’m still learning how to say these things in the best way, and yeah, sometimes I don’t get it perfect, but I’m trying.
“For me, being honest early on about what I value in a relationship makes sense! Looking back, I see that Adan did talk about his values, and I missed some of those cues.
“That’s on me, I take responsibility for that! Later in the conversation, when he said intimacy was okay with consent and protection, I truly thought we were on the same page.”
She added: “Not because I expected anything to happen right away, but because I wanted clarity from the start. For me, intimacy doesn’t require a wedding ring, it requires love, trust, and honesty.
“I know that not everyone agrees, and that’s okay, we’re allowed to have different values. Lastly, I want to acknowledge something.”
Lastly, Dani addressed the off-screen drama that went down between her and Adan following their Love on the Spectrum split.
She commented: “I realise that airing our personal matters on social media wasn’t the best choice. That conversation should have happened privately, and I take full responsibility for that.
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