DiscoverI Have ADHD Podcast275 Marriage, ADHD, and Growth: A 20-Year Journey with Kristen and Greg
275 Marriage, ADHD, and Growth: A 20-Year Journey with Kristen and Greg

275 Marriage, ADHD, and Growth: A 20-Year Journey with Kristen and Greg

Update: 2024-08-061
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I'm celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary with my husband Greg by having him on the podcast today! We’ll be diving into the ups and downs of our relationship, how we’ve navigated the challenges brought on by the early pandemic, and how we’ve grown individually and together over the past two decades. So, grab your favorite beverage, get cozy, and join us for an intimate conversation about love, life, and ADHD.

We’ve both learned so much about compassion, communication, and the importance of accepting each other’s flaws. We’ve grown a lot in managing conflicts and emotional regulation, and today, we’re sharing some insights from a recent disagreement that actually showcased our improved conflict management skills.

As parents of neurodivergent children, we’ve had to shift our expectations and communication strategies. Instead of trying to force habits, we’ve learned to accept our children’s inherent traits, which has made a world of difference in our family dynamics.

Greg and I also want to offer some advice for maintaining a successful marriage, especially when ADHD is part of the equation. We can’t stress enough the importance of grace, mercy, apologizing, compromising, and making time for connection. Long-term partnerships are complex, but with proactive communication, mindfulness, and understanding each other’s emotional experiences, they can also be incredibly rewarding.

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275 Marriage, ADHD, and Growth: A 20-Year Journey with Kristen and Greg

275 Marriage, ADHD, and Growth: A 20-Year Journey with Kristen and Greg

Kristen Carder