ADHD & Relationships: What Often Gets Overlooked
ADHD doesn’t just affect focus or organization—it deeply impacts how people relate to others.
In relationships, individuals with ADHD may experience:
- Difficulty with active listening
- Forgetfulness that’s perceived as carelessness
- Emotional intensity or reactivity
- Trouble following through on commitments
- Sensitivity to perceived criticism or rejection
Therapy often focuses on:
- Building communication tools that support attention and memory
- Naming and navigating rejection sensitivity (RSD)
- Learning co-regulation strategies in emotionally charged moments
- Creating ADHD-friendly systems for shared responsibilities
- Developing language to advocate for needs clearly and compassionately
