Why Making Friends as an Adult With ADHD Can Feel So Hard
Psychology Today | 02.04.2026 20:24
If you are an adult with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and find that your friendships feel confusing, inconsistent, or exhausting, you are not alone. As both an adult with ADHD and a coach, I often hear clients share different perspectives around the challenges of creating a genuine friendship. The pain often sounds like this:
