Sometimes It’s Actually a Negotiating Problem with Ari Tuckman, PSY.D. — 2025

It’s easy to blame ADHD for disagreements in your relationship, like if you forget to do something you said you would, but sometimes it isn’t actually about ADHD. For example, if you agree to something because you don’t feel like you can say no. Or if your partner gets too worked up when you say that you aren’t able to do what they’re asking of you. Or maybe you just don’t want to do it. Sure, ADHD can influence these situations, but every couple has to negotiate differences in a way that both partners can feel good enough about.

ABOUT ARI TUCKMAN

Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST has given more than 600 presentations and routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complicated information understandable and useful. He is the author of four books: “ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship”, “Understand Your Brain, Get More Done”, “More Attention, Less Deficit” and “Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD”. His “More Attention, Less Deficit” podcast has more than 100 episodes and almost three million downloads. He is a psychologist and sex therapist in private practice in West Chester, PA, and co-chair of the CHADD conference committee.