Greg Carder, spouse of the host, shares 10 ways to be a good partner when you have ADHD. Topics include taking ADHD seriously, getting treatment, setting boundaries, promoting kindness, and fostering communication in relationships.
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Understand and Accept ADHD
Accept and understand that ADHD affects every life area and impairs executive functions.
Learn about your diagnosis to avoid self-blame and better communicate your needs.
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Own ADHD Management Responsibility
Take responsibility for managing your ADHD and mental health more than your partner.
Seek help actively and avoid the attitude that ADHD doesn't need serious management.
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Communicate Vulnerability Firmly
Be vulnerable and share your ADHD struggles openly with your partner.
Do not accept language that invalidates ADHD as an excuse or minimizes its impact.
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I’ve been married to Greg Carder for almost 20 years years. This man is the only one for me! But when I tell you we couldn’t be more different...
He's calm, steady, and methodical, and he doesn't mind mundane tasks like laundry. I mean, COME ON!
Through a lot of trial and error combined with years of ADHD research on my end, we’ve learned a thing or two about how to be a good partner. More specifically — how to be a good partner to someone who’s neurotypical when you have ADHD.
I’ve coached a lot of FOCUSED members on their relationships, and I see the same struggle: Either they’re not taking their ADHD seriously and getting treated or their partner isn’t taking it seriously and is dismissing their needs. Both ways create major issues in any ADHD relationship.
Hear me when I say that to be a good partner, you have to get treated for your ADHD. You need to take responsibility for your mental health condition. This part isn't optional.
Because if you’re not taking your diagnosis seriously, you can’t expect your partner to either.
In this episode of the I Have ADHD Podcast, we’re taking a deep dive into how to be a good partner when you have ADHD. I’m breaking this down into 10 simple steps that you can analyze and apply to your relationship.
These steps work for marriages, friendships, family, and business relationships. This episode has something for everyone who’s in a relationship. Period.
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