However, it is important to recognize that this goes both directions.
Your relationship can also have an impact on your partner’s ADHD.
Learn more about some of the challenges you might encounter if you are married to someone with ADHD.
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Also, explore what you could do to help your partner and strengthen your relationship.
For people who have not found ways to manage these patterns, problems can emerge.
Frequent arguments, lack of communication, and disengagement from the relationship are common.
Unfortunately, this marital dysfunction can put relationships at serious risk.
However, both partners need to recognize their role in contributing to marital distress.
Orlov refers to the pattern that emerges as the “symptom-response-response cycle.”
ADHD characteristicscreate unexpected stress in a relationship.
For example, people with ADHD frequently experience increased feelings of distraction.
This can make their partner feel ignored, especially if the individual’s ADHD is undiagnosed.
This can lead to hurt, arguments, and resentment.
An accurate diagnosis of adult ADHD can help both people better understand how these characteristics might affect their relationship.
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Recap
ADHD characteristics can set off a response cycle that creates conflicts in a relationship.
you could take your knowledge about ADHD and choose tactics that will help you succeed.
I call these ‘ADHD sensitive’ tactics.
“Ultimately, marriage is about joy,” Orlov also suggests.
“Remember to find something to celebrate or laugh about as often as possible.
Set aside time to create joy, not just time to fix things.
Find out which option is the best for you.
The first step is recognizing the signs of problems.
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