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Does your partner have ADD/ADHD?
Have you ever wondered if your partner has undiagnosed ADD?
If so you might have noticed certain qualities that they bring to your relationship which may be frustrating to you.
I have treated ADD and it’s impact on life and love for 28 years now; I can help you understand, appreciate & develop strategies for dealing with it.
It’s important to note that people with ADD are typically very intelligent and well intended. The issues they struggle with are usually not based on bad character but rather on having a brain that is chemically and physically different.
These differences can create relationship challenges in the areas of communication, intimacy and having a smooth domestic life together.
Here are a few of the typical complaints that I hear from partners of ADD/ADHD individuals
“My partner can really focus on things he likes but he's
inconsistent and undisciplined about everything else.”
“My wife makes promises then she gets distracted and goes in a whole different direction.”
“I nag my partner to be more stable. He tries but can't ever seem to do it. I feel like I have another child instead of a husband".
“The harder my girlfriend tries to focus on details the more frustrated she gets.”
“My fiance is very outgoing but doesn't understand certain subtleties in our social interactions. She often offends people & embarrasses me. My friends think she's hyper, careless & rude. Because of her they have pulled away.”
“My husband's super smart but often makes bad decisions because he's impulsive. It's hard on the budget.”
“My girlfriend can’t get organized or do normal things in a normal way. I don't understand it because she's so smart otherwise.”
“My roommate is very enthusiastic at first but then loses steam and never finishes what she starts. Our apartment's filled with half finished projects.”
“My husband procrastinates on everything. I have to nag him. And I hare that also."
“My partner is a Night Owl and a restless sleeper, night time is an ongoing battle for us.”
“My best friend since childhood jumps to conclusions, talks too much & goes off on unconnected tangents. I love her but it drives me crazy.
If several of these patterns are present in your relationship your partner may have ADD and it might be useful to have a session or two of Couples Therapy to understand it better. I can help you with strategies to get more in sync together.
Email is the best way to reach me
I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Laressa Desmond PhD
CPC CA LMFT
ADD/ADHD Partners
Laressa Desmond, PhD, LMFT
Couples Therapy, PreMarital and Marriage Counseling
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