Just when we think we’ve heard of all the common problems and challenges in marriage, having one of the partners afflicted with attention deficit disorder is probably the least visible and least tangible issue to recognize and find solutions for.
Elena Donovan Mauer, Special to Lifescript.com takes a rare in-depth look at this disorder and examines the ways both partners in a marriage challenged with ADHD can improve communication and listening skills.
Here is an excerpt from Married to an ADHD Adult?:
When your spouse has adult ADHD, it’s easy to misinterpret inattentiveness, disorganization and distractibility as laziness or selfishness. But with empathy and teamwork, you can help your partner improve listening skills and strengthen your marriage. Here are 5 tips to try from psychiatrists, ADHD adults and more relationship experts.