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Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) can have a significant impact on the marriage of caregivers of children who are adopted. RAD is a condition that arises from a lack of appropriate attachment or bonding between a child and their caregiver during their early years of development. Children with RAD may have difficulty forming healthy and secure relationships with their caregivers, and this can lead to a range of emotional and behavioral problems. The stress and challenges of caring for a child with RAD can take a toll on the marriage of caregivers. Caregivers may experience significant emotional, physical, and financial stress as they work to manage the behaviors and needs of a child with RAD. This can lead to feelings of frustration, exhaustion, and even resentment towards one another. Caregivers may also experience conflict or disagreement over how to best care for a child with RAD. For example, one partner may want to take a more permissive approach to managing behaviors, while the other may want to set s