Let’s be honest: it’s already complicated enough.

Trying to love someone, to explain yourself, to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface—it takes a lot. The last thing you need is to feel lost in unfamiliar terms.

This glossary is here to make things simpler.

No jargon. No judgment. Just clear, human explanations of what these words mean, how they show up in real life, and what might help.

Think of it as a gentle guide—something to come back to anytime you hear a term that doesn’t quite land or when you’re looking for language to describe something you’ve been feeling for a long time.

A Note from Calla | Author: My Dyslexic Husband

When I started writing, I was trying to make sense of something I couldn’t name. I didn’t have a glossary. I had Google searches, books meant for professionals, and a hundred open tabs that left me more overwhelmed than understood.

So I made this.

For the partner who needs clarity.

For the person who’s been called “too sensitive” or “too confusing.”

For the ones who are still learning how to stay—together.

I hope these words help you feel a little less alone.

—Calla