Relationships

Transform your relationships by better understanding how ADD influences your dynamics as a couple and by better understanding how to respond to one another.

The Power of Talking Aloud: A Game-Changing Strategy for ADHD Management

Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center                             02/17/2025  Executive Summary If you have ADHD, you've likely noticed that speaking your thoughts…

1 month ago

Understanding Love: The Complex Interplay Between Loving and Being In Love

This article explores the nuanced distinctions between loving someone and being in love, examining how these emotional states can coexist,…

2 months ago

When Perfect Becomes the Enemy of Good: Breaking the Cycle of Perfectionist Parenting

The roots of perfectionist parenting often lie in our own distorted childhood memories. Parents might remember themselves as model students,…

2 months ago

Why Can’t You Let Yourself Be Happy?

This article explores the psychological mechanisms behind joy avoidance, examining how self-punishment patterns, unworthiness beliefs, and anxiety intersect to create…

2 months ago

Mind Racing, Ears Lagging: Why Your Fast-Paced Thoughts Can Hijack Understanding

Every conversation we engage in highlights a fascinating cognitive phenomenon: our minds process information nearly four times faster than we…

3 months ago

Beyond “Just Join a Club”: Understanding the Deep Roots of Modern Loneliness

Anyone who has experienced profound loneliness has heard these well-meaning but fundamentally misguided pieces of advice. While they sound reasonable…

3 months ago

Why We Repeat Painful Relationship Patterns: A Deep Dive into Post-Divorce Dating with ADHD

Our early relationships and attachment patterns create a blueprint for what love "feels like," even when that blueprint is flawed.…

3 months ago

The ADHD Coach’s Paradox: Managing Others While Navigating Your Own Journey

Your ability to help others while managing personal challenges isn't hypocrisy – it's a natural phenomenon rooted in how your…

3 months ago

Are You Being Controlling? 10 Critical Signs and How to Build Healthier Relationships

Why Read further: Relationships are complex emotional landscapes where boundaries, respect, and personal autonomy play crucial roles. Sometimes, without intentional…

4 months ago

Finding Pleasure: How to Enjoy Sex When ADHD Feels Like an Obstacle

Living with ADHD can sometimes make intimate moments challenging. Your racing thoughts, difficulty focusing, and sensory sensitivities might feel like…

4 months ago