With close to 60% of relationships impacted by adult ADHD classified as “dysfunctional”(1) it’s all too easy to focus only on the problems that can be caused by unmanaged ADHD symptoms. But ADHD ...
When working with a couple, I am often faced with the non-ADHD partner waiting for their ADHD spouse to change. The problem is, there is often a lifetime of shame for those with ADHD. Being asked to ...
For example fighting about why an ADHD husband didn't do the dishes as his non-ADHD wife requested is not just about dishes, but is also probably about the wife's frustration with his lack of ...
Dear Amy: My husband of 30 years was recently diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. It explains a lot about his awkwardness in social situations. I love him very much, but we agree that we ...
Dear Amy: My husband of 30 years was recently diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. It explains a lot about his awkwardness in social situations. I love him very much, but we agree that we ...
Dear Carolyn: I’m a woman in my 40s who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Cool. Explains a lot. Since receiving my diagnosis, I’ve had a major shift in how I perceive myself, mostly for the better. I ...
My husband of 30 years was recently diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. It explains a lot about his awkwardness in social situations. I love him very much, but we agree that we really do ...
Hi, Carolyn: My hubby and I, both gay men, have been together more than 20 years. He’s diagnosed with ADHD and takes medication for it, which helps. The problems (for me) are that he is always late, ...
Dear Annie: This is in response to “Tired of Waiting,” whose husband will not stop procrastinating. One of the hallmark symptoms of ADHD is procrastination. Many people with ADHD struggle with ...