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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Honestly, this doesn’t seem like a communication problem but an ADD problem. My husband has add and is medicated but it won’t change the fact that he is very forgetful, impulsive, lost when it comes to directions, gets defensive, etc. How do I handle it? I call him out on things that are important. I secretly roll my eyes at things that aren’t necessarily a big deal. Also, I do things myself if I want it done correctly or a specific way. Keep in mind that you calling him out multiple times isn’t going to take away the fact that he already dropped the ball so yes, let it go sometimes.[/quote]

OP again. The “impulsive” part of your description struck a nerve with me. Yes, it’s almost like my DH just grabs at stuff (explanations, dates, cardinal directions…pasta) and runs with it without regards to what he’s actually doing. And in hindsight, all of this stuff happens after 4 pm.

I think it is probably a medication thing but he’s already on a morning and a 1 pm dose (which is often forgotten!). I don’t see us having a productive conversation about changing things up ADD/med-wise since it’s obviously a huge source of insecurity for him. [/quote]

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