I don’t love the fact that my life has been filled with so many obstacles, many of which were imposed both by the symptoms of ADHD and my unlearned (at the time) responses to those symptoms.  I’m guessing that whether or not you have ADHD, you wish your life weren’t so hard, too!

But I will say this – I am 100% convinced that it is precisely the struggles that my husband and I have had that has made us the strong people we are today.  In our different ways we have learned the power of compassion and empathy, the strength that comes from being true to ourselves while taking others into consideration, and how to truly love another without shaping that person.  Suffice it to say, while we were both good people, this is NOT where we started.

As you go through your own struggle, I urge you to ask yourself this question – what wisdom have I gained that I can celebrate?

Read how symptoms and responses fueled a couple's Thanksgiving fight here and celebrate YOUR hard-earned wisdom this Thanksgiving.  

You can find great resources for couples impacted by ADHD at adhdmarriage.com, 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.

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 Seminar starts January 30, 2018

Is your relationship in pretty good shape but you'd love to feel closer? Consider my self-study seminar Recovering Inti macy in Your Relationship.

Adult ADHD can have a huge impact on your relationship. ADHDmarriage.com can literally change your life!  Question? Contact Melissa.

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