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He's Lost That Loving Feeling
When we were dating, my husband, who has ADHD, made... Love lost? »
Afraid of Being Dumped...Again
"I am dating a wonderful woman, but I am afraid... Don't let your fears scare her off »
Has My Distracted ADD/ADHD Partner Fallen Out of Love?
"My ADD/ADHD partner says she loves me, but she doesn’t... Does my ADHD partner still love me?»
Communicating With Forgetful ADD/ADHD Adult Partners
"Our phone service was shut off because my partner forgot... Practicing forgiveness, resolving frustration»
I've Had 26 Jobs In The Last Six Years!
"I'm a 33 year-old man who has difficulty with reading... more »
Struggles With Relationships
"I am almost 42 years old and I struggle with... more »
Conversational Difficulties for ADHD Adults
"I'm 42 and live alone. I'm single, and because I... more »
My ADHD Husband Acts Like a Child
"I’m married to a brilliant man with ADHD, who works... more »
How Can Non-ADHD Spouses Cope With a Partner's ADHD Symptoms?
"I've been married to an ADHD man for 21 years... more »
How Can ADHD Parents Cope With a Child's ADHD Diagnosis?
“My husband and I have ADHD, and our daughter was... You both have ADHD, now your kids do, too»
When Both Husband and Wife Have ADHD
"Is it impossible for both partners in a marriage to... more »
When Both Partners Are Diagnosed: Understanding the Other's ADHD
My husband and I both have ADHD, but we manifest... more »
ADHD and Monogamy: How Many Relationships Do ADD Adults and Teens Need?
"Can a woman with ADHD be satisfied with only one... more »
Be a Better Bud
I have deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although treatment is helping... more »
Hyperfocus on Making Love?
How do I keep my attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)... more »
Telling My Boyfriend About ADD
How -- and when -- should I tell my significant... more »
When Your Partner Refuses ADHD Treatment
My boyfriend refuses to get help for his attention deficit... more »
ADHD Makes It Difficult to Concentrate on Conversations
Are there any ADD coping strategies that could help me... more »
Does My ADHD Scare Off Potential Girlfriends?
I’m worried that girls stop dating me because of my... more »
Is ADHD Making My Wife Cheat on Me?
My wife has cheated on me multiple times. I’m convinced... more »
I Can't Understand My ADHD Husband!
My ADD spouse jumps from topic to topic when he... more »
Dividing the Duties in an ADD Marriage
My husband is a wonderful dad and spouse, but I... more »
Distracted Hubby Leavin' You Lonely?
I’m lonely! My husband is too distracted to pay attention... more »
Your Better Half: Bolstering Your ADHD Marriage to a Non-ADD Spouse
"Like many ADDers, I lose things, procrastinate like crazy, forget... more »
Defusing ADD Blow-Ups
"My boyfriend has ADD and blows up each time I... more »
Avoiding Eye Contact
"I am 54, recently diagnosed with ADD, and can't look... more »
My ADHD Husband Won't Discuss Our Relationship Problems
"My ADHD husband gets angry when I try to discuss... more »
Why Wouldn't My Deployed ADHD Husband Spend More Time with Our Family?
"My ADHD husband was deployed to Iraq, but he spent... more »
Collaborating with My ADHD Spouse
"How can I get my wife to be more accepting... more »
Why Won't My ADHD Wife Change Her Ways?
"My wife has adult ADHD and only changes her distracted,... more »
Leave Me Alone!
"I have trouble being around large crowds. I would rather... more »
Constantly Angry at My ADHD Spouse
I feel anger at my ADHD spouse most of the... more »
My Fiance, Mr. Stay up Late/Get up Late
My lazy fiance has difficulty getting up early and going... more »
Do You Have a Stale Sex Life?
When we were dating, our sex life was great, but... more »
Resentment Rising
Through the years, my ADHD husband and I have learned... more »
To Tell or Not to Tell ... Someone They Have ADHD
I suspect that my sweet, wonderful daughter-in-law may have adult... more »
Putting An End to Angry Outbursts
"During arguments, I often get mad and say things I... more »
Help for Awkward ADHD Social Skills
How can I help my girlfriend improve her conversation skills... more »
When ADHD Energy Overloads the Family
When my husband comes back from business trips, his high... more »
3 Ways to Talk It Out with Your Spouse
My non-ADD partner does not understand the condition, and doesn’t... more »
End the 'Coaching,' Mend the Marriage
We have fallen into a bad pattern: I find myself... more »
Are You Afraid of Expressing Yourself?
"Although I can be very passionate about things, I find... more »
Helping a Partner Who Interrupts
"My fiancé talks too much and interrupts when we go... more »
Improving Eye Contact
"My eyes tend to wander during conversations. How can I... more »
Strategies for Social Situations
"I've struggled in social settings my whole life. What can... more »
Learning To Let Go
"I don't have ADD, but my husband does. Can you... more »
Picking Fights with Friends
"How can I help my husband to stop picking fights... more »
Dealing With Emotional Detachment
"Is it true that people with ADD feel emotions less... more »
Difficulties Getting Along With People
"I'm having difficulties getting along with people at work and... more »

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