Category Archives: ADHD & Relationships
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Living and Dating with ADHD
Posted on May 8, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships, Adult ADD/ADHD.The acronym ADHD represents attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and the condition has been recognized since the late 1700s. However, it’s only received serious acknowledgement in the past few decades, partly because of better methods of diagnosis and partly as a result of the sometimes devastating outcomes to a person’s health and social and financial lives. Read the […]
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From Love Bombing to Boredom: Is ADHD to Blame for Mercurial Relationship Cycles?
Posted on February 27, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships.Hyperfocus on a new relationship and partner — showering them with gifts and attention — may be mistaken for love bombing, especially when the heat begins to cool. This cycle is not present in most relationships touched by ADHD, but it does impact a population of ADDitude readers, some of whom share their stories here. […]
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Have a Partner with ADHD? 10 Ways to Offer Support
Posted on August 18, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships.Maybe you’ve known all along that your partner has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Or maybe you’re in the early stages of dating, and they just told you they have ADHD. Regardless of the scenario, their symptoms can affect your relationship. Estimates suggest anywhere from 2.5 percent to 4 percent of adults live with this condition. That said, ADHD often goes […]
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TIPS FOR BETTER COMMUNICATION IN ADHD RELATIONSHIPS
Posted on August 15, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships.Often I have ADHD individuals come in for counseling and one issue that frequently comes up is communication difficulties in relationships. This isn’t to say that people with ADHD are bad at relationships, it just means that their areas of difficulty can present slightly differently than others. Communication breakdowns are frequently the sore spot which […]
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What to know about ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria
Posted on May 24, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships, ADHD Health Issues, Emotions & ADHD.Although rejection is not enjoyable for anyone, it can trigger an overwhelming emotional response in people with rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). Although researchers are still unsure why, it seems that people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more susceptible to RSD. Read the full article
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Sick of Arguing? It Might Be Time For a Smarter Compromise
Posted on August 20, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships.By Melissa Orlov, Nancie Kohlenberger, LMFT When it comes to having good fights with your partner, it’s important to understand that more than half of your battles are unresolvable. They result from deep differences in opinion or approach. A common non-ADHD/ADHD difference, for example, has to do with what constitutes “adequately organized” — whether it […]
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Cooped Up with ADHD? Relationship Advice for Couples Strained by Social Distancing
Posted on April 13, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships.By Melissa Orlov Relationships are straining under the weight of pandemic stress and anxiety, not to mention the days (going on weeks) cooped up with ADHD, kids, work, and each other. Here, an ADHD relationship expert offers advice for building stronger bonds while social distancing or sheltering in place. The key emotional stressors for relationships […]
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Don’t Just Talk, Communicate
Posted on February 6, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Communication, ADHD & Relationships.By Kathleen Nadeau, PH.D Good communication is the key to strong relationships. This is true for adults with and without attention deficit. The problem is, adults with ADHD often think that they’re communicating when really they’re just talking. How to get your feelings across effectively with friends and partners. Adults with ADHD know that communication can […]
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It Matters Which Romantic Partner Has ADHD
Posted on September 9, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships.By Ari Tuckman In heterosexual couples, it matters which partner has ADHD. According to new research that I have recently published, when the woman has ADHD, the two romantic partners are a little bit happier than when it is the man who has ADHD. More notably, they have sex 25% more often—73 vs 59 times per year. That seems […]
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ADHD Adults Relationships FRIENDSHIPS Feeling Antisocial? Alone? Both? 3 Common ADHD Friendship Challenges
Posted on July 4, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships.By Sandy Maynard Maintaining friendships is hard work for most adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD). It means making commitments and following through, neither of which are big strengths of ours. If we wind up canceling or, worse, forgetting about a coffee date or movie night altogether, we feel guilty, frustrated, and […]
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