The ADHD Effect on Marriage: How to Reconnect, Heal, and Move On

The ADHD effect on marriage

ADDitudeMag.com | Tuesday, August 16, 2016

The Honeymoon's Over. The Marriage Ain't.
ADHD has soured many relationships — that is a fact. But separation is hardly a forgone conclusion. Here are 12 ways to mitigate the ADHD effect on marriage, and reconnect with your significant other.

Help! My Spouse Is Always [Fill in the Blank]
Running late. Not listening. Procrastinating. Messy. If your spouse has ADHD, chances are good you're driven crazy by one of these daily challenges. These 4 strategies can help.

No, I Don't Need to "Just Focus"
"Asking me to just try harder is like asking you to grow taller." Here, adults with ADHD share their best comebacks to judgmental ADHD doubters.

Foot In Your Mouth? (Are You Sure?)
Adults with ADHD sometimes commit social blunders and offend people without ever realizing it. Learn how to catch your conversation mistakes quickly — and fix them.

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Feeling Antisocial? Alone? Both?
"Going out to dinner sounds great when I'm setting it up, but I don't feel the same way in five days." 3 common ADHD friendship challenges — and solutions!

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He Said, She Said!
"Who has it tougher? Who works harder? These are the wrong questions to ask. For any marriage to work, you've got to replace the comparisons with conversations. A snapshot of our start."

26 Great Apps for ADHD Minds

Forgetful? Disorganized? Time-blind? These apps won't cure your ADHD, but they can help level the playing field if used consistently. (And that's the hard part, isn't it?!)

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Love, Marriage, and ADHD
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NEW DISCUSSIONS IN THE COMMUNITY
1. It's Not ADHD...
"I thought an ADHD diagnosis would explain so many of my struggles, but the test came back negative. What now?"

2. Married to ADHD
"Lately, my husband's disorganization has started to bother me. How to we straighten this out?"

3. Organization Secrets
"I have ADHD, and my boyfriend has OCD. My messiness bothers him. How can I get myself organized?"