ADHD Experts Podcast 441- The ADHD Love Languages: How to Communicate Better to Solve Relationship Problems
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Feb 10, 2023 AI Snips
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Verbal Cues for De-escalation
- Establish verbal cues with your partner to de-escalate conflicts.
- Agree on a word or phrase, its meaning, and each partner's response when the cue is used.
Aardvark Anecdote
- Melissa Orlov and her ex-partner used the cue "aardvark" to de-escalate arguments.
- This neutral word helped them avoid criticism and encouraged self-calming.
Effective Apologies
- Make good apologies without "but" or "because" clauses, which imply blame.
- Express empathy, offer solutions, or ask for help instead.