Celebrate the Good

When you’re struggling in your relationship it’s all too easy to focus on the problems you face, rather than celebrating the strengths in each of you and in your relationship. Yet John Gottman, one of the top marriage researchers in the country, points out that healthy relationships have about 5 positive interactions for every 1 negative interaction. Many of you are not currently meeting that ration, and I get it.

Can you look inside yourself to find a spirit of unity, hope and charity to celebrate what is good? If you’re struggling to figure out how to do that, consider keeping a gratitude journal in which you complete the sentence “I am grateful for…” at least three times a day (I used to do this before going to bed). When you see something positive, mention it. When you have a chance to say “I love you,” do it.  

We are all human and none of us always meet even our own ideals, let alone those of others. It helps when we seek grace and express it.

Are there ways you could seek out and celebrate the positives in your life and relationship?

NEWS and EVENTS:

STARTING OCTOBER 14 - Emotions and triggers course - How do you calm emotions that get quickly out of control?  How do you keep a partner engaged when triggers lead to avoidance and escape?  Don't be held hostage by emotions and triggers.

STARTING OCTOBER 20 - Need help in your ADHD impacted relationship? The ADHD Effect 8-session live Couples' Seminar has helped many, many couples thrive in healthier, happier relationships. Registration OPEN! Repair your marriage & learn to thrive now! 

OCTOBER 15-18 - Telesummit just for men with ADHD - 15 experts in the field of ADHD. My presentation: Rebuilding Trust. 

Adult ADHD can have a huge impact on your relationship. Find great resources for couples impacted by ADHD including free: Online treatment overview; Downloadable chapters of my books; A community forum with other couples facing similar issues; A large number of blog posts on various topics; Referrals. ADHDmarriage.com can literally change your life! 

Resources

Is your relationship in trouble? Consider my highly acclaimed couples' course: ADHD Effect In-Depth Couples' Seminar - This 8-session phone seminar has helped many couples thrive in healthier, happier relationships. The next live session STARTS October 20, 2021. Registration is now open.

Support Tele-groups - Be part of a community exploring similar issues, successes and struggles and find new, effective ways to be your best self in your relationship: Non ADHD Partner Support Tele-group and ADHD New Habit Coaching Group.

How to Optimize Treatment for Adult ADHD - go to the home page for a free download about the best ways to manage ADHD.

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