• ForeverComical@lemmy.ca
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    11 days ago

    Sometimes I wish I had the ADHD diagnosis to explain my lack of attention. My SO can’t take it anymore especially given she interprets it as a hit to her worth in my eyes.

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      11 days ago

      Im gonna skip to the end of this story for you. The diagnosis won’t help here. You are gonna have to communicate out of this and a “Aha see I have an ADHD diagnosis so now your feelings are invalid!” Wont get you as far as you think it will.

      I don’t know your situation but ultimately my problem was solved by getting another partner who understands me better. I hope you can get her to understand you better

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        11 days ago

        Yeah we are an old couple now (4 kids 13-19) and it’s not perfect but we grew a lot over time. (I used to forget dates on prior relationships) I’m not here for advice or a diagnosis, I’ve always been of the mindset that we can create better habits and improve our lackings. Just sharing and I guess venting a little because it’s harder for me than it is for her. (And probably a lot harder for some of y’all)