In T.C. Boyles story “Modern Love” a man and woman start seeing each other. He thinks everything is fine, but she’s very sensitive to the level of cleanliness everywhere they go. It seems extreme to him, but he caters to her preferences. The relationship progresses slowly, but he holds out hope that it will be stable and successful.
This is a story that might resonate with many people who have ADHD. The man in the story is “holding out hope” that he can make it work and won’t be...