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Is there a higher incidence of cheating spouses/couples in those with ADHD?

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Is there a higher incidence of cheating spouses/couples in those with ADHD?

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11/10/09

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In general, is it harder not to "cheat" on someone you are in a relationship with if you have ADD because of the impulsivity component?

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Eileen Bailey

Friday, November 13, 2009

Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com.

I was not able to find information specifically on a higher incident rate of infidelity in adults with ADHD. Some literature did refer to an adult with ADHD's impulsiveness or constant need for high stimulus as a possible factor for infidelity.

Eileen

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