How chronic lateness can cost your relationships and why youre never on time: expert

Chronic lateness is known to be a common annoyance, often leading to strain within relationships, experts have confirmed.And for some people who struggle to be on time, the reasons may go far beyond poor planning.Psychotherapist and author Jonathan Alpert told Fox News Digital that chronic lateness often stems from a combination of psychological patterns and neurobiological factors that people may not realize are influencing them.“For some people, it’s personality-driven.They’re distractible, optimistic about how long things take, or simply not tuned into the impact on others,” the New York-based expert said.For others, the issue stems from neurobiological differences that affect how the brain manages time.That can make it harder to estimate how long tasks take or to transition from one activity to the next, leading to chronic lateness, according to Alpert.In addition to disrupting schedules, chronic lateness may also strain relationships and create tension.“Lateness erodes trust.

Over time, it sends the message that someone else’s time is less important, even if that’s not the intent,” Alpert noted.Lateness can also become an issue in the workplace, where repeated delays can undermine teamwork and harm a person’s reputation.These patterns are common among people with ADHD, who often experience what is known as “time blindness,” making it difficult to recognize how quickly minutes pass or how long tasks truly take.Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.

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Never miss a story.ADHD is strongly associated with executive-function difficulties, which are the skills needed to stay organized, plan ahead and focus on essential details, according to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. When these abilities are weaker, it becomes more challenging to gauge time, follow ...