If you're the non-ADHD partner in a relationship, you might be working hard to "compensate" for your ADHD partner, which is leaving you frustrated and resentful.
On Melissa Orlov's blog ADHD and Marriage, she posted an article called: You Can't Change Your Relationship On Your Own. This is an important read for you.
"Adventure Deficit Disorder & ADHD Relationships" is an article written by clinical psychologist Kirsten Milliken, outlining the "waning of the intense connection felt when falling in love" in ADHD relationships.
With or without ADHD, every relationship loses some of the thrill over time. That's inevitable. But, there's more to it with ADHD...
If you or your partner has ADHD, check out this BuzzFeed list called 19 Illustrations That Sum Up Being In A Relationship When You Have ADHD. It's a short and sweet way to better understand how ADHD can impact a relationship.
As the list says: "Dating someone with ADHD can come with a lot of benefits...and it means the world when our partner gets that."
Not all individuals with ADHD are impulsive. But, when impulsivity is a symptom of your ADHD, it can impact relationships in many ways.
If you're struggling in your relationship, you're not alone. And, if ADHD and/or mental health is playing a role in this struggle, you're definitely not alone.
For those couples out there who are struggling, consideration number 1: get some support. Working on your relationship takes time, but getting professional help can make a big difference in this.
Many ADHD adults have difficulty keeping in touch with friends. It's not that you don't care about your friends or don't want to spend time with them, things just fall off the radar. As you can imagine, this can put a big strain on relationships. At a certain point, your friend might stop calling if you're not taking the initiative to call them every once and awhile.
So, if you want to focus on strengthening your relationships, here are 6 tips to help you keep in touch with your friends:
