5 Essential Ways to Have a Balanced and Healthy Relationship with Your Partner | Adult ADHD

Being in a relationship with someone with ADHD can be very fun and exciting. However, there are times when their partners may feel alone, overburdened, unheard, and unimportant. A successful relationship relies on specific skills and behaviors that many people with ADHD struggle with like intimate interactions, listening, and remembering important details and events. Learn the 5 essential ways to have a balanced and healthy relationship with your partner.
About the Speaker
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST, is a psychologist in private practice in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He serves as co-chair of CHADD’s conference committee and is a former member of its national board of directors. His most recent book is ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship. A frequent contributor to Attention magazine, Dr. Tuckman is a regular guest on CHADD’s webinars and podcasts.
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[@ainakunigelyte]

I wish more ADHD rship advise would talk about the emotional part - partners feeling not being listened to, not given undivided attention, not feeling head. It is not all about the practical things:)

[@jimhelbert]

I agree

[@teebee7127]

This man has brought AD. H. D so clear to me and my relationship. I commend this gentleman for his knowledge and his thorough explanation. I really need him as our counselor.

[@r8chlletters]

1: medication 2: know your preferences vs your limits 3: meet weekly to plan practical things 4: make time for fun 5: good sex matters

[@jjohnston5406]

Thar part about polarizing each other in opposite directions is SOOOO true, and it is a special kind of hell when both of you have ADHD symptoms, but you have different priorities.

[@ginny8150]

My husband and I-- 8+ years married, this month marked the one year anniversary since we separated, mutual end goal remains the same-- divorce I wanted to give you a shout out and tell you what a great job you did breaking down all the information especially around the 4:20 mark…. You forgot to share with us in the beginning that you were a fortuneteller, maybe you were also given a gift for remote viewing.

[@girljinxed3331]

This was truly amazing! You explained everything so well and in depth. I also think it's important to note that I've noticed in my partner their Rejection Sensitivity when discussing things or not taking on board an idea of theirs. Just in case others didn't know this can be a symptom of ADHD/ADD

[@KnightOwlSC]

Very helpful for both partners in a relationship where one/both partners have ADHD.

[@momacz]

This is the most helpful video I found on this topic. Thank you very much!

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Many points you went over makes sense, yes to many

[@nnylasoR]

Invaluable. I appreciate this!

[@KnightOwlSC]

For the "weekly meetings" question I'd consider a fidget toy as well.. something quiet that doesn't require his focus but that can be an outlet for the hyperactivity. I really wish they'd been called "Fidget tools" instead of toys but what can you do.

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

I was hoping this was a video for me helping me to deal with my ADD husband! There’s not many videos for that. Do you have any suggestions