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The separation can come as a complete surprise to the ADHD partner, who was too preoccupied to recognize that the relationship was collapsing. The person with ADHD may have mentally and emotionally retreated in an attempt to avoid feeling overwhelmed by chores or demanding children, leaving the other partner feeling abandoned and resentful.
This dynamic is exacerbated if the ADHD partner is undiagnosed and not receiving treatment. Even so, treatment may not be enough to alleviate rage and bitterness. The longer a relationship's difficulties are ignored, the more likely it is to end in divorce.
Despite the fact that each spouse carries their own baggage into a relationship, a partner with ADHD is frequently burdened with the following issues:
negative self-perception
lack of self-assurance
remorse for previous "failures"
Their propensity to lavish their beloved with affection and care, a feature of ADHD hyperfocus, may hide these concerns at first.
However, the hyperfocus's focus inevitably shifts. When this happens, a person with ADHD may appear to pay little attention to their spouse. This may cause the disregarded partner to question whether they are truly loved. A relationship may be strained as a result of this dynamic. The ADHD partner may continually doubt their partner's love or devotion, which may be interpreted as a lack of trust. This may cause the marriage to become even more estranged.
Why Do Relationships End?
Why Do Relationships End?
The separation can come as a complete surprise to the ADHD partner, who was too preoccupied to recognize that the relationship was collapsing. The person with ADHD may have mentally and emotionally retreated in an attempt to avoid feeling overwhelmed by chores or demanding children, leaving the other partner feeling abandoned and resentful.
This dynamic is exacerbated if the ADHD partner is undiagnosed and not receiving treatment. Even so, treatment may not be enough to alleviate rage and bitterness. The longer a relationship's difficulties are ignored, the more likely it is to end in divorce.
Relationships can be harmed by ADHD, but this does not have to be the case. Mutual acceptance of flaws can go a long way toward building empathy for one another and teaching people to slow down.
Compassion and teamwork are at the top of the list of attributes that make an ADHD partner relationship successful. At the same time, you should encourage your partner to get therapy if you believe it will help to alleviate some of the more severe symptoms. Counseling can also help you develop the teamwork skills you both require.
A relationship with someone who has ADHD is never simple, but it isn't doomed to fail either. The following treatment can help you maintain a good and healthy relationship:
medication
therapy
Attempts to Improve Communication
mutual respect for one another
commitment to a just distribution of wealth
•responsibilities
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