What if the very quality that makes those early, intoxicating moments of romance so vibrant—the spontaneous weekend getaway, the surprise bouquet of flowers—later becomes the source of relationship friction? The human brain, particularly one wired with ADHD, contains multitudes of contradictions, and nowhere is this more evident than in how impulsivity shapes our intimate partnerships.

This week on The ADHD Podcast, we embark on a three-part exploration into ADHD and relationships. Our guide this first week: Jonathan Hassall, an ADHD and executive function coach who has spent years decoding the paradoxes that arise when ADHD meets the relentless machinery of relationships.

How does ADHD shape the way we connect with others? This week, we explore the challenges—and surprising strengths—ADHD brings to all kinds of relationships, targeting considerations that can help foster deeper connections in love, family, work, and friendship.