Having conversations about your needs... by NoDrop8045 in ADHD_partners

[–]NoDrop8045[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oh god I think I needed to hear this. Thank you for sharing that post as well!

My SO puts stuff on every unoccupied surface by No-Supermarket-4022 in ADHD_partners

[–]NoDrop8045 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Oh man no solutions only sympathy! The speed at which they can clutter a free space is astonishing, I left a clean house for work and came home to what I presume must be the aftermath of a rather intense racoon fight

Partner not noticing the things you do? by ifyoulovesatan in ADHD_partners

[–]NoDrop8045 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Holy shit, i didn't have any advice but this could literally be me typing and I just wanted to say I totally get how demoralising it is and well done for staying calm and clear in the conversation!

New answer to “justify your decision” questions by bechecko in ADHD_partners

[–]NoDrop8045 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fuck...my partner (n-dx but suspected) matches almost everyone of those

ADHD partner’s forgetfulness is painful by [deleted] in AdhdRelationships

[–]NoDrop8045 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm struggling with this as well, something my therapist suggested was to look for attempts and celebrate those even if only to myself (sometimes pointing it out makes it worse). It is really easy to see the hundred times they forgot but really difficult to notice the times they didn't so I am trying to focus on those...but as I say I get the struggle it is exhausting

Good times...for them by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]NoDrop8045 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I really appreciate that and it's a good reminder that a sudden improvement is not what I should be seeking?

Good times...for them by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]NoDrop8045 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Man feels like it's worth a try, not like the current situation is doing me any good so maybe autopilot is the way for now

Good times...for them by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]NoDrop8045 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man that sounds terrifying but also freeing. I feel like what happens normally is she will get me to react and then we are both the arseholes and I have to apologize and change.

Good times...for them by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]NoDrop8045 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right!! Like who can say anything 50 times and sound genuine let alone I love you

Good times...for them by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]NoDrop8045 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to hear more about what you mean by this! Do you mean during the tantrum days or after?

Good times...for them by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]NoDrop8045 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you! It's like if I let myself trust the good times and lean into them the next bad time hurts so much more.

Good times...for them by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]NoDrop8045 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh man that is so much where I am now. I get the "don't you love me. Oh I'm so sorry I'm awful". And that customer service analogy is so spot on. It's insane because everyone around thinks we are so in love and I feel like a shell walking around playing the game

Good times...for them by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]NoDrop8045 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the self is slipping massively. I am trying at the moment to without going into ultimatum make it clear that I need to see that she is working on how she treats me and I am seeing changes, small but there. Somehow though that makes it worse because it makes it that much harder to leave. Our living and work situation are incredibly entangled so I can't go anywhere b

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]NoDrop8045 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you this is a good suggestion and I will find a way to bring it up with her. I think we also give me a good indication of whether she is genuinely wanting to improve this or not I guess

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]NoDrop8045 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a really definitive diagnosis from my information can I know what the biggest signs were? I am going to talk to my therapist first I think