Relationships
The ADHD effect on marriage and other relationships is not small. Symptoms commonly cause problems with communication, empathy, accountability, and social skills. Learn how to address these and other challenges here.
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ADHD Moms & Dads
Overwhelmed Mom Syndrome — It's a Real Thing
Running a household is grueling enough without ADHD. Here are 8 life-saving tips for parents with...
Marriage
Does Your Lover Have ADHD? Read This.
So, you’ve fallen in love with someone who has ADHD? If so, you already know and appreciate your...
Marriage
What I Love Most About You (and Your ADHD, Too)
Spontaneity. Creativity. An unparalleled ability to entertain a room full of preschoolers. We asked...
Friendships
Why Can’t We Be Friends?
ADHD or not, maintaining friendships can be tough when everyday life is overwhelming. Check out these...
Marriage
The ADHD Strain: How Relationships Collapse Under the Weight of ADD
Our loved ones with ADHD are vibrant, creative, and generous. They push us outside our comfort zones,...
Relationships
“What is Your Toughest Social Skills Challenge?”
We asked our reader panel about the ADHD-fueled social challenges that affect their marriages,...
Relationships
“I Wish My Wife Understood How Hard I’m Trying”
Navigating any relationship means solving roadblocks along the way. But when the rough patch is ADHD,...
Guest Blogs
“All the Love I Felt I Didn’t Deserve”
I was an impulsive, temperamental, aggressive child. I got in trouble a lot. And over time, I...
Parenting
What to Do When SuperMom Has ADHD
Some say being a mom is the most important job in the world. When ADHD gets involved — yours or your...
Guest Blogs
“An Open Letter to the Friend I Disappointed”
If timely birthday cards, gourmet cookies, and punctual coffee dates are important to you, we might...
Ask the Experts
Dear Organizing Coach: My Spouse Is a Pack Rat. How am I Supposed to Declutter?
Fact: mess causes stress. But it doesn’t have to ruin your marriage – even if your spouse saves...
Friendships
The Art of Forming Adult Friendships
Are you an adult with ADHD who finds making friends difficult? Close, long-term relationships are key...
Marriage
How Learning to Listen Might Save Your Marriage
Whether you're married, dating, or in a long-term romantic relationship, ADHD can take a serious toll...
Ask the Experts
Dear Organizing Coach: How Can I Learn to Live on My Own?
Losing a partner is a challenging time in anyone's life. For those with ADHD, the loss may be...
Marriage
When Your Husband's ADHD Makes Him Act More Like Your Child
When a wife has to "mother" her husband or when one spouse feels ignored and unloved, the impact of...