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The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps

This guide is aimed at couples in which one partner has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It argues that a marriage can be understood, and even strengthened, when both people learn to see the condition's effects on daily life and emotional connection.

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Rather than treating ADHD only as a problem, the book encourages readers to look at its challenges and strengths with more generosity. It sets out a six-step approach for working through the strain the condition can place on a relationship, and it is intended as a practical companion for partners who want to rebuild trust and understanding.

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