In this episode, Dr. Jon Dabach provides insightful advice on coping with a partner who has ADHD. Drawing from his own experience with mild ADHD, he explains the diverse manifestations of the condition and the unique challenges it presents in a relationship. Dr. Jon emphasizes the importance of clear communication and specificity when addressing the impact of ADHD behaviors on the relationship. He encourages partners to create a list of specific issues and discuss them in a focused, distraction-free environment.
Dr. Jon also highlights the significance of proposing practical solutions and maintaining emotional support outside the relationship. By fostering an understanding and collaborative approach, partners can work together to manage ADHD-related challenges effectively. The episode offers valuable strategies for improving relationship dynamics and enhancing emotional well-being while dealing with ADHD.
Memorable Quotes
- "ADHD has many, many flavors, many different styles, and the ways it manifests."
- "Make a list of how the ADHD behavior is affecting you specifically."
- "Happiness is a skill, it is a muscle. You can work and you can learn to be happy."
- "Communicate that emotional pain with your partner in a specific and structured way."
- "If someone says, well, I'm sick of being the bad guy, even if it is their fault, they often distance themselves."
- "You have to say, I feel, because it's impossible to argue with the way somebody feels."
- "Invite the criticism of being unfair, so you can understand their perspective."
- "Find a friend, find a therapist, find a coach, find a family member that you can vent to about this."
Keyword List
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