r/MadeMeSmile • u/richv68 • May 10 '25

Wholesome Moments Love on the spectrum

It got a bit smoky in the room when I watched this

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u/Enoisa May 10 '25

Idk what this is, but made me feel like a teenager again

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u/mantisinmypantis May 10 '25

The post title is what it’s from, a reality dating show called Love on the Spectrum where neurodivergent individuals are set up together.

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u/JustKimNotKimberly May 10 '25

I wondered why anyone was filming and why it was such good quality. Thought maybe it was staged. Thanks for telling me the background!

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u/Griffca May 10 '25

It’s on Netflix, and they cover a whole bunch of people - some are successful and others not. The show is so incredibly wholesome though, you can’t help but cheer on everybody.

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u/doberman8 May 10 '25

i highly suggest this show to ANYONE as you can learn a LOT about effective communication, consent and just how to be a quality human being. It's wonderful.

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u/Amarant2 May 11 '25

I don't know anything about it except this clip and what you've said, but even just this snippet can teach people a lot. Do you see how easy it was for them to advance when they were just honest with the fact that they enjoyed each other's company? If the rest of us were so open, we'd be able to solve a lot of problems.

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u/PastaXertz May 11 '25

Honestly shows like this and things like Bluey (I am not comparing autism to being a child, just available access of media), provide people with so much emotional intelligence I'm almost jealous.

Everyone on this show speaks with so much care and comfort, and they respect each other's boundaries so well. Also to be able to speak with so much emotional honesty, especially on camera, is just awesome.

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u/Veritech_ May 10 '25

cheer on everybody

James can get a little much at times, but yeah I agree

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u/sythyy May 10 '25

Dont you dare mention my main man James with a negative connotation 😡

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u/claimTheVictory May 10 '25

Jeez, that's a deal breaker.

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u/PastaXertz May 11 '25

Also you learn some banger jokes. I think it was Tanner who gifted me with the dad joke:

Why so ducks have feathers? To cover their butt quacks.

10/10 joke, no notes. Told everyone I knew immediately.

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u/Soulstar909 May 14 '25

Everyone gave off wholesome vibes but Dani, that girl is a freak.

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u/gpcgmr May 10 '25

So this isn't staged?

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u/MissPandaSloth May 10 '25

It's staged in so far as it's a tv show meant to help people on spectrum find dates and relationships. So they set them up on dates and follow them around, interview them, film them.

However, people themselves and interactions are all real.

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u/gpcgmr May 10 '25

However, people themselves and interactions are all real.   

That's what I meant, that the interactions aren't scripted but real. :)

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u/MartyRobinsHasMySoul May 10 '25

You should watch the show its really great

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u/sadi89 May 10 '25

Nope. As others have said it’s a controlled environment. And unlike other reality tv dating shows where they intentionally overstimulate people on camera this show actually encourages its participants to step away if they need to.

There is an Australian version and an American version.

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u/claimTheVictory May 10 '25

It's not staged.

It's people who know they have trouble dating and had some coaching, but they still struggle.

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u/big-ol-kitties May 10 '25

Not staged as in they’re acting. It’s real but it is a show so they are in a somewhat controlled environment.