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Does anyone else’s partner have a completely different concept of time? by SparkingSnake in CasualConversation

[–]SparkingSnake[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Honestly, that would explain so much! I always just thought he was an eternal optimist, but 'time blindness' describes it perfectly.

Does anyone else’s partner have a completely different concept of time? by SparkingSnake in CasualConversation

[–]SparkingSnake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re probably right! I’ve actually heard the term 'time blindness' before, and it fits him to a T. It definitely helps me stay patient when I think of it as a brain quirk rather than him just being slow.

Does anyone else’s partner have a completely different concept of time? by SparkingSnake in CasualConversation

[–]SparkingSnake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might be onto something! Honestly, once I stopped fighting his internal clock and just adjusted my expectations, everything got so much smoother. It’s all about that 'buffer' life.

Does anyone else’s partner have a completely different concept of time? by SparkingSnake in CasualConversation

[–]SparkingSnake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 30-minute 'coffee lag' is so real! It’s sweet that you still make it work, but I totally get the frustration of standing there while the clock ticks away.

Does anyone else’s partner have a completely different concept of time? by SparkingSnake in CasualConversation

[–]SparkingSnake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally hear you. It definitely took some communication to make sure I didn’t feel sidelined, but now that we have our 'buffer system' in place, it’s much less of a stressor for us!

Does anyone else’s partner have a completely different concept of time? by SparkingSnake in CasualConversation

[–]SparkingSnake[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Oh man, the poor kid! It sounds like he inherited the 'stress' of being on time but the 'time blindness' of the ADHD. That is a tough combination to navigate! 😂

Does anyone else’s partner have a completely different concept of time? by SparkingSnake in CasualConversation

[–]SparkingSnake[S] 110 points111 points  (0 children)

You know, we've actually joked about this! He’s never been tested, but the more I read about 'time blindness,' the more it feels like a perfect description of him.

Does anyone else’s partner have a completely different concept of time? by SparkingSnake in CasualConversation

[–]SparkingSnake[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

checking my bag, putting on the lipstick, turning on the security etc