AI as a Crutch: Navigating Overdependence in an ADHD Relationship

A long-term relationship faces concern that one partner’s heavy use of ChatGPT—enabled by ADHD—has become a substitute for independent thinking. Experts warn of potential chatbot overdependence, but acknowledge AI can help structure thoughts and tasks. The suggested approach is a calm, non‑judgmental conversation to discover what the tool provides, whether better alternatives exist, and what gaps it fills, while addressing underlying anxiety. The goal is to have AI augment, not replace, the partner’s abilities, and to remind him of his capacity to function without it.