I Have ADHD Podcast 310 ADHD & Friendships, Part 2: The ADHD Friendship Mistakes No One Talks About
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Apr 8, 2025 Making friends as an adult with ADHD can feel like a rollercoaster ride. The discussion focuses on the common pitfall of speeding through friendships and the importance of pacing yourself. Practical skills like active listening and assessing boundaries are shared to help create more fulfilling connections. Listeners learn how slowing down can deepen trust and enhance relationships. The conversation emphasizes that meaningful friendships don’t have to be chaotic and can flourish with patience and genuine interaction.
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Go Slow in Friendships
- Go slow in friendships; trust builds over time, especially with ADHD.
- Avoid oversharing and emotional speedrunning; treat new friendships like dating.
Pace Yourself, Share in Layers
- Pace yourself in friendships, like leveling up in a video game.
- Share in layers, starting with light topics, and let conversations deepen gradually.
Reflect on Past Oversharing
- Reflect on past oversharing experiences.
- Consider whether sharing too much too soon has caused issues in previous friendships.