I am in a poly relationship, long distance. One evening, I’m calling our girlfriend and my spouse is dropping in and out of the chat while doing chores. The subject of birthdays comes up. Note: we are all neurodivergent and often laugh about our mutual quirks.

Girlfriend: “So, I know both your birthdays are in autumn, but I can’t quite remember when.”

Spouse: “Well, to be fair, you do have ADHD.”

Girlfriend: “Yes, but I want to remember, so I bought a calendar to write it down!”

Me: “Oh, good!”

Girlfriend: “…but now I’ve lost the calendar.”