One of the BIGGEST Barriers To Resolving Conflict (Patreon)

One of the BIGGEST Barriers To Resolving Conflict

Get 25% off on Paired premium! Start your 7-day free trial by clicking the link here: https://www.paired.com/howtoadhd25 In this video, my fiancé Doctor B and I tackle a super common relationship struggle: actually hearing each other. We share some of the ways we’ve misinterpreted each other's words and intentions (yes, even us!) and what we’ve learned about listening—both literally and figuratively. With some real-life examples and practical tips, we’ll show you how to ensure both people feel heard, making it easier to handle conflicts and stay connected​. Mental Health Resources - Take This: https://www.takethis.org/mental-health-resources/ PsychologyToday Therapist Finder: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists 0:00 Introduction 0:48 The Biggest Barrier to Conflict Resolution 02:15 The Literal Problem of Listening 04:45 The Impact of ADHD on Listening 06:30 Overcoming Distractions with Communication 08:55 Understanding Figurative Miscommunication 10:17 Role of Emotion Dysregulation 10:40 The Misinterpretation Trap 12:09 Role of Working Memory 12:30 Common Misunderstandings: "Soon" 15:00 Adjusting Expectations and Defining Terms 17:30 Tips for Better Listening Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howtoadhd Buy my book!! https://howtoadhdbook.com Check out our website: https://howtoadhd.com Follow us on all the things: Twitter: http://twitter.com/howtoadhd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@howtoadhd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoadhd/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/howtoadhd Our Merch Shop: http://shop.howtoadhd.com Need translation? Learn how to turn on auto-translated captions here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15iLAHI7FPdum964u3n8_RsUb0QTEXc66p-RhTmvjpb8/edit?usp=sharing Jessica McCabe is not a licensed mental health provider, but information presented on How to ADHD is reviewed by researchers and approved by licensed clinical psychologist Patrick LaCount, PhD (https://practicalpsychservices.com). While information presented on How to ADHD has historically been built in consultation with researchers and licensed providers, videos posted prior to April 2023 were not subjected to the same formal approval process required by the YouTube Health program. For more information on the YouTube Health program and verification of health-related content, please visit: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9795167