Money is one of the biggest stressors in any relationship, and when ADHD is in the mix, financial decisions can feel even more overwhelming. One partner forgets to pay the electric bill—again. The other is frustrated that their budget plan never sticks. Impulse spending, missed due dates, and conflicting money habits can quickly spiral into resentment on both sides.
For many people, one of the most painful parts of having ADHD is shame. It’s hard to avoid that feeling when you’ve just thrown away expired food that you forgot you had in the refrigerator, missed another important deadline or had yet another argument with your partner because they felt ignored while you were hyper-focused on something.
Do you need better self-care? Do you experience signs of spousal burnout? Partners of those struggling with ADHD have a higher risk than the average spouse to be struggling and exhausted. If that’s you, then try these 7 Pillars of Self-Care for non-ADHD partners.
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The ADHD Effect on Marriage was listed in Huff Post as a top book that therapists suggest all couples should read.
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