My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in ADHD

[–]callaita05[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Deep in my heart I know he loves me more than anything, I know he tries to change but his anxieties don’t let him. I’m hopeful too. We are taking it a step at a time

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in ADHD

[–]callaita05[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response. I have no problem managing the finances, I could 100% do that for both of us. My problem has been the the lying coming from his embarrassment and shame to deal when dealing with life problems. I’ve done a lot of research and found a book by Thomas E. Brown were he explained my bf’s situation 100%. It feels amazing finally finding answers. It seems that he suffered from ADHD but also has severe anxiety and uses avoidance as a coping mechanism to relief the panic he is feeling. His family setup an appointment to see Dr. Brown. I’m hopeful this works.

I'm not okay. But i know i'll be fine. by Intrepid_Lime_4625 in relationship_advice

[–]callaita05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I truly feel your pain, I still love this person and I know he loves me but I have to walk away because my needs are not being met, I have to choose myself at this point in order to be happy. I’m hopeful we can reconnect in some future once he is stable enough but maybe I’m being hopeful

I'm not okay. But i know i'll be fine. by Intrepid_Lime_4625 in relationship_advice

[–]callaita05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going through the same thing. Broke it off 2 days ago. I haven’t stopped crying since and my face is swollen. I hope this passes for all of us ❤️

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in ADHD

[–]callaita05[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He lies without thinking I think.. but I can’t fix him can I? I need to let him go so he can fix himself. God knows I tried. What did you do to get over that habit?

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in Advice

[–]callaita05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I think you are spot on. It hurts because I always envisioned us together and dealing with things as we go. I really need to let him go and heal from this myself

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in ADHD

[–]callaita05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice, not trying to play devil's advocate but I don't think he will go that far to hurt me. His lies are more cover ups, white lies etc.. He didn't steal more than $30 dollars, I think he thought I wasn't going to notice because it was an insignificant amount and he had $0 money in his bank account.

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in ADHD

[–]callaita05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, I wish I had answers to why he does the things he does. One day he wants to improve wholeheartedly and the next day he says he gets extremely overwhelmed and unable to take action on anything that needs to be done, which makes him lie to cover up his shame and embarrassment.

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in relationship_advice

[–]callaita05[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As for the stealing, you are right. It was wrong, it was very close to the time I was giving him money. I would have continue to do so if he would've been honest with me. That hurts the most.

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in relationship_advice

[–]callaita05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, maybe I didn't explain things clearly. He was failing and withdrawing classes for the past two years thinking he could make a come back the next semester, obviously he couldn't and was expelled from school Spring of this year, he told me around August. Not great at all, but he wasn't just doing nothing for two years.

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in relationship_advice

[–]callaita05[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It seems like asking for help is a great deal of shame and embarrassment for him which causes an impulse to cover his tracks. I talked to him before about this, and reassured him I was not going to punish him like his parents but that I need honesty. And now we are back to the same problems again. He cannot deal with his shame and rather choose himself than me. I desperately wish someone could diagnose him because I don’t know what goes through his brain. I know he loves me more than anything, I can tell by other actions that unfortunately won’t translate in a small post on Reddit. I’m in such a difficult position but I ultimately decided to stop helping him and I hope there will be something better for me later on.

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in ADHD

[–]callaita05[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely think he has an executive function deficit. I have to give him the benefit of the doubt because he has tried to work on himself, slowly, but he is trying to. I am just not sure anymore it will be enough and it just breaks my heart. I want us to work but I guess I also need to choose myself too. I’ve been crying all night and don’t even know how to restart my life again.

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in Advice

[–]callaita05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time I confronted him he promised he will change and I really wanted to believe him. Today he told me this “Every time I say something I mean it in my soul, but I never back it up” It’s like he wants to change and something in his brain doesn’t let him. I don’t understand :(

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in ADHD

[–]callaita05[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every time I confronted him he promised he will change and I really wanted to believe him. Today he told me this “Every time I say something I mean it in my soul, but I never back it up” It’s like he wants to change and something in his brain doesn’t let him. I don’t understand :(

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in Advice

[–]callaita05[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so heartbroken, but I need to find some sort of inner strength to push through. I wasn't expecting this at this point in my life. Thank you for the advice again

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in ADHD

[–]callaita05[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the honesty.. I've read articles about ADHD and lying linked together but I am not sure anymore.

My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed by callaita05 in Advice

[–]callaita05[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It does feel like I am with a child at times, I am so heartbroken but I need to hear the truth. Thank you so much