Relationships
The ADHD effect on marriage and other relationships is not small. Symptoms commonly cause problems with communication, empathy, accountability, and social skills. Learn how to address these and other challenges here.
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Caregiver Blogs
Making a Game Out of Making Friends
The game demystified friendships for me, making the process feel less like a mysterious labyrinth to...
Relationships
Is ADHD to Blame for Mercurial Relationship Cycles?
Hyperfocus on a new relationship and partner — showering them with gifts and attention — may be...
The ADHD Brain
The Science of Loneliness
In the midst of what the U.S. Surgeon General is calling a “loneliness epidemic,” neuroscientists...
Relationships
Gaslighting: Why Adults with ADHD Are at Risk
Gaslighters often target women and men with ADHD. Here’s how to recognize when you are being...
Marriage
10 Ways to Save Your Relationship
All you need is love, right? Wrong. If you or your partner has ADHD, follow these rules to foster...
Relationships
Don't Just Talk, Communicate
Good communication is the key to strong relationships. This is true for adults with and without...
Marriage
Why Can’t I Stop Nagging My Husband?
“Some weeks are worse than others, and some days I come home and am amazed to find grocery bags...
Adult Blogs
“How Toxic Relationship Residue Poisoned My Love Life”
“Still, I feel under intense fire when a relationship raises a minor issue. Nothing I do matters. I...
Personality Disorders
Q: “What Is a Covert Narcissist? And Was I Married to One?”
Covert narcissists play the role of the victim. They often seek outside approval and lament how other...
Relationships
We Need to Talk About How ADHD Affects Interpersonal Relationships
Interpersonal relationships define and fulfill us. But for those of us with ADHD, our symptoms can...
Emotions & Shame
When ADHD Impulsivity Jeopardizes Your Job and Friendships
ADHD impulsivity can have a frustrating and even serious impact on adult life. If your impulsiveness...
Marriage
“My Darling, My Dopamine.”
"Adults with ADHD need the stimulation of dopamine hits because our brains aren’t like other...
Guest Blogs
“Am I a Gaslighter? Or Just Scared of Losing People Over My ADHD?”
“All gaslighters are liars. But are all liars also gaslighters? No. Sometimes, those of us with ADHD...
Relationships
“I Wish My Wife Understood How Hard I’m Trying”
Navigating any relationship means solving roadblocks along the way. But when the rough patch is ADHD,...
Marriage
Does Your Lover Have ADHD? Read This.
So, you’ve fallen in love with someone who has ADHD? If so, you already know and appreciate your...