Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
Love, Attention, and the Invisible Chasm of ADHD with Jonathan Hassall
Mar 6, 2025
This session features Jonathan Hassall, an ADHD and executive function coach known for his expertise in emotional regulation and relationships. He explores the unique communication challenges in relationships when ADHD is involved, emphasizing the need for empathy and adaptability. Jonathan highlights why misunderstandings occur and the importance of acknowledging emotions to foster healthier connections. He dives into strategies for transforming conflicts and the significant role of gratitude in strengthening bonds between partners.
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- ADHD creates unique communication challenges in relationships, leading to misunderstandings that partners must actively work to overcome.
- Effective communication and emotional transparency are essential, requiring partners to express feelings openly rather than assigning blame or making assumptions.
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Understanding ADHD's Impact on Relationships
ADHD significantly affects various types of relationships, not just romantic ones, by creating communication challenges. Partners often misinterpret each other’s actions, believing intentions are behind certain behaviors that may not be there. For example, a partner without ADHD may feel neglected when their ADHD partner struggles to follow through on tasks, seeing this as a lack of care rather than a symptom of ADHD. Both partners must recognize that the real issue stems from a failure to adapt to each other's needs and perspectives.
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