Making friends as an adult is hard. Making friends as an adult when you have ADHD can be harder.
If you notice your friends aren’t reciprocating, it’s time to figure out what may have gone wrong, before a few weeks of unreturned calls becomes a friendship rift. Think back to the last time you saw each other or talked. Did you broach a touchy subject? Forget their birthday? Say something unintentionally offensive? Reach out with an apology or your sincere confusion sooner rather than later.Adults with ADHD don't always recognize when they’ve made a relationship faux pas.
Admit when you've messed up in the relationship, and then apologize. Make sure that you follow through on your commitments – keep the dates you’ve made with friends. Listen when your friends are talking, and try not to talk to much. Try to think about what’s important to your friends, and try to make it important in your friendship. Be aware and up front about what you need, and what you just can't deliver.Pick three people you used to enjoy spending time with.
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