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What Affect Does ADHD Have on Relationships?
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Differentiate between
ADHD and the person. Some personality traits are caused by ADHD
and others are just personality traits. Don't blame all of your
(or your partner's) problems on ADHD, because it doesn't cause all
of them. Recognize which traits are ADHD and which are the person,
then work towards adapting the right ones.
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Watch out for signs of
a bad relationship. Relationships are always complicated, but ADHD
can set up roles that are more difficult on the people involved.
Some couples find that the person with ADHD feels that they have
to be submissive to the other person's demands and organization.
At the same time, the person without ADHD often feels that they
are a slave to the ADHD (always cleaning up or being in charge).
Get any of these feelings out in the open. It is important to
discuss how you feel and ways to make things better.
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Make time for each
other. As in any relationship, it is important to make sure you
have time just to be together. Take a weekend away or spend a
Saturday afternoon at home or take each other out to dinner during
the week to have some time together.
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Praise each other
often. Take the time to point out the good things about each
other. Whether you're the person without ADHD or with ADHD, praise
your partner when he or she does something well. It may seem silly
at first, but it will become easier and more cherished with time.
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Keep your sense of
humor. ADHD can be frustrating, but it also can be a lot of fun.
Try to see the humorous side of ADHD as well. When you have the
choice between laughing and crying, try laughing. No one and no
couple is perfect, the ones that laugh often have an easier time.
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Get outside help. Many
couples need extra help and seeing a therapist can prove extremely
worth while.
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