Abstract
Once thought solely a childhood disorder, research on adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has become more prevalent since the condition’s recognition in the 1990s. However, information remains scarce about if and how it impacts functionality in relationships. Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder can experience interpersonal relationship difficulties due to the disorder’s signature symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness, as well as due to their oft-observed dimension of emotional lability. Adults with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder tend to have more trouble navigating romantic relationships and are more likely to be divorced than adults without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. The purpose of this paper is to perform a systematic literature review of empirically-based studies of integrative couples therapy wherein at least one partner struggles with adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Future research, gaps in the literature, and practice implications also are discussed, including hope for focus on the positive aspects of ADHD for individuals and partnerships.