#44 ADHD in Our Marriage: Understanding, Impact & Staying on the Same Team
Purposely Peaceful: A Therapist's Guide to Relationships, Em... di Jessica Rivera, LMFT
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ADHD in Our Marriage: Understanding, Impact & Staying on the Same Team
After 17 years together and five kids, Jimmy and I have learned that two people can experience the exact same situation completely differently.
In this episode, we’re sharing an honest- and sometimes very funny- look at how ADHD traits show up in our marriage. Jimmy talks about his experiences with forgetfulness, disorganization, impulsivity, task initiation, and having approximately 47 mental tabs open at once. I share what those differences can feel like from the other side.
From Jimmy accidentally leaving with my keys on our daughter’s first day of school to reminders that once sounded like nagging, we explore how seemingly small moments can create real tension when they happen repeatedly.
We discuss:
- What ADHD can look like beyond sim ...