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Speak Easy: 7 Tips for Better Communication in Your ADHD Relationships

Good communication is the key to strong relationships among adults with and without attention deficit. The problem is, ADHD women often think that they’re communicating when they’re just talking. Here's how to get your feelings across effectively.

 
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Small changes can make big communication differences when talking to your non-ADHD partner. © istockphoto.com/alephx01

Attention deficit women know that communication can break down when they are preoccupied with a particular problem, and don’t -- or can't -- get their feelings across to their partners.

When you find yourself anxious and obsessing about a worry, ask yourself: What’s really on my mind? Have I conveyed this to my partner? Other ADHD-induced habits can cause communication breakdowns in relationships. Here are seven hot spots, with solutions for each.

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This article comes from the Fall 2009 issue of ADDitude.

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