Firstly, and really importantly, treat me with respect and never be tempted to patronise me. I know my neurosparkly brain and mood disorder make me confusing or awkward to be around sometimes, but I’m not stupid.

Feed me snacks. Martin discovered tea and cake works wonders at winning me over, but chocolate works equally well.

Take me out for dinner. I love an excuse to get dressed up and put make up on.

Meet me for coffee or lunch. With a side of shopping!

Give me gifts. They don’t have to be expensive. Just let me know you saw something and thought of me.

Take me to the beach. If you don’t want to paddle in the sea with me, hold my stuff and take pictures. Buy me chips. Or an ice cream.

Take pictures of us together. One day I’ll just be a memory, you’ll cherish those photos.

Watch the sunset with me.

Hug me. Cuddle me. Hold my hand. Touch me. (Delete as appropriate to our relationship).

Send me pictures and memes of cute cats or penguins.

Share my enthusiasm for the things that excite me. Don’t make me feel stupid for my weird passions.

Talk to me. I want to know all about you. The details, the weird and wonderful stuff that makes you you. And I want you to be genuinely interested in my stuff too. That’s how to win my heart.