ADHD in Supported Adult Relationships: Strengths, Repair, and Neurodivergent-Affirming Connection
When supported rather than pathologized, adults with ADHD often bring exceptional emotional depth, loyalty, and relational vitality into their relationships. Emerging research challenges deficit-based narratives, highlighting how neurodivergent-affirming frameworks—centered on repair, flexibility, and contextual support—can transform ADHD-affected partnerships into resilient, deeply connected relational systems.