ERP 337: How ADHD Affects an Intimate Relationship — An Interview With Dr. Ari Tuckman

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English - September 13, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 129 ratings
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When ADHD has not been identified, a person with ADHD is often doing the best they can to function. However, they will likely struggle with aspects of executive functioning skills in life. Being in a relationship with someone with ADHD can pose extra challenges in working together as a team, especially when it comes to domestic responsibilities, tasks, and decision making.

In this episode, Dr. Ari Tuckman provides some insight into how ADHD manifests differently in adult men and women, particularly how it affects a couple's sex life. Additionally, he discusses approaches for resolving conflicts as well as tools and resources that both partners with ADHD and those without can utilize.

Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST, is a psychologist, international speaker, and ADHD expert. He is the author of four books on ADHD, including his most recent book, ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship. He volunteers as the conference co-chair for CHADD, the national ADHD advocacy organization. He is in private practice in West Chester, PA.

Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website.

In this episode

8:11 How Dr. Tuckman became passionate about helping adults with ADHD.

11:52 How each person's experience with ADHD differs.

14:17 ADHD in women vs. men.

18:12 How does ADHD manifest itself in romantic relationships?

22:41 How to make a relationship between people with ADHD work.

29:47 Dr. Tuckman's approach to assisting people with ADHD.

36:03 ADHD and sexual intimacy: effects, tips, and recommendations.

49:04 Tools and resources.

Mentioned

ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book)