ADHD Chatter Renowned Therapist: 3 Ways To SAVE A Failing ADHD Relationship - Karen Doherty
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Mar 19, 2024 
Renowned Therapist Karen Doherty discusses navigating ADHD relationships, including communication tips, managing emotional dysregulation, and addressing infidelity. She highlights warning signs of failing relationships, importance of authenticity, and offers tips for making marriages work.
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Hyperobsession vs. Real Love
- You can't tell the difference between hyperobsession and real love initially in ADHD relationships.
- Intense merging and passion characterize early stages, making it hard to discern true love.
Communication in Neurodiverse Relationships
- Recognize communication breakdowns and triggers in conversations with neurodivergent partners.
- Address emotional triggers directly and openly to avoid miscommunication.
Bin Miscommunication
- Doherty gives an example of miscommunication about taking out the bins.
- The neurodivergent partner gets defensive, while the other misses the underlying reason.