Maintaining a healthy romantic relationship is never simple. But it can be even more complicated when one of the partners experiences adult ADHD. Dr. Sam Jinich and Alexine Thompson FSP, LMFT, EFT discuss the importance of recognizing the effects of adult ADHD and hypersensitivity on romantic relationships, and how partners can be empathetic and compassionate towards one another. Learn coping mechanisms and how to address and work together to find solutions rather than focus on the negative. 

"All these gifts, all these riches, and it's just a different way of thinking. And we have to, I think as a couple, it's most helpful when you can go, 'Okay, it's not normal, not normal or right or wrong, it's different.'"--Alexine Thompson

Further Resources: 
Some of the ideas and concepts shared here come from leading expert Melissa Orlov's book, The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps.