What does it feel like to have ADHD in a relationship where you’re constantly falling short? To live in a world that feels endlessly critical and devoid of empathy? To be constantly admonished for your
How can you be blindsided by an ADHD diagnosis? It’s easy. Our culture serves up alternate explanations for virtually all ADHD-related challenges. Moreover, even in this 21st Century, the public and even the mental health
Here’s a little-discussed phenomenon: The Automatic No. It sabotages Adult ADHD relationships of all kinds. I seem to have coined the term, writing about it first in 2014 in an article I wrote for CHADD. But
Let’s briefly talk about three ADHD relationship strategies — all designed to counter three common challenges. If only my husband and I had a clue that we needed ADHD relationship strategies. If only we
You know that marvelous feeling you get, when you stop hitting yourself in the head with a mallet? That’s how I felt in late September. Then I received a lovely surprise. First: The Mallet First:
Are you struggling in a relationship where one or both of you have ADHD, including late-diagnosis ADHD? Join the discussion inspired by my first book. No fees. No registration. Always open. Always current. The discussion
Can poor sweeping habits wreck a marriage? That’s right, I said “sweeping” — as in sweeping the floor. The answer is yes, poor sweeping habits can sow simmering discord. Unnecessary conflict. Chronic resentment. Let
Adult ADHD, when left unrecognized and poorly managed, can affect parenting in some predictable ways. Most of these ways involve the ability to organize (time, stuff, goals) and remember (household rules and routines), and follow
After four years of collaboration, research, and writing—and bringing a combined 50 years of experience—psychologist Arthur Robin, PhD, and I are proud to introduce the first professional guide to Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy™. It’s
Much is being written online about ADHD relationships but few offer in-depth support and knowledge. That’s where this blog-post series is different. Welcome to the first post in the You, Me, and ADHD relationship discussion group.
