A.D.D. & Romance by Jonathan Scott Halverstadt Summary
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Discover how ADD impacts love, sex, and relationships in Halverstadt's pioneering guide. For over two decades, this therapist-authored resource has helped countless couples navigate attention challenges, offering rare insights into building intimacy when traditional relationship advice fails.
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The Romance Paradox: When ADD Reshapes Love
Ever wondered why some relationships cycle through intense passion and devastating arguments with bewildering regularity? The answer might lie in how different brains process attention and emotion. When Attention Deficit Disorder enters a relationship, it creates distinctive patterns that can either strengthen or fracture the connection. With an estimated 10% of the population having ADD but only 2% diagnosed, millions of couples are silently suffering from problems they don't understand. This isn't just about forgetting anniversaries or leaving wet towels on the floor - it's about fundamental differences in how the brain processes information, emotions, and commitments. Consider Annie and Bob, whose relationship exemplifies the ADD dynamic. Their courtship was a whirlwind of spontaneity and passion - skydiving adventures and impulsive decisions. Yet their home life became overwhelmed with clutter, unfinished projects, and financial chaos. During good times, they were the most exciting couple imaginable, organizing midnight desert stargazing trips. During bad times, they cycled through explosive arguments and passionate reconciliations. What's happening beneath the surface? Their prefrontal cortex - responsible for "executive functioning" - processes information differently, creating what feels like having "the best computer ever created, but the phone lines are down."
The Neurobiological Foundations of ADD Relationships
The Attraction Trap and Expectation Gap
Communication Crossroads: When Different Brains Connect
The Hidden Gifts: ADD's Surprising Relationship Strengths
The SWEETHEART Framework for Relationship Success
From Chaos to Connection: Transforming ADD Relationships
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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