ADHD and Marriage Blog

Advice to Dual-ADHD Couple Struggling with Chores

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/19/2023.

The question:

“Both my husband and I have ADHD, it is so hard to maintain the house and have fun together and deal with work. I end up being the one who does most of the planning, maintenance of the house and dog, and I also have a demanding job.  How do we work to have a more balanced life where I’m not so burnt out all the time and mentally fatigued?”

ADHD and Long Work Hours! What's Going On?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 01/13/2023.

Long hours may be part of the job description or may be part of ADHD.  Here’s what may be going on and top strategies to address specific issues.

Adderall Shortage Hacks for Adults with ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 11/20/2022.

For those of you who are having trouble getting your Adderall prescription filled, here are some ideas that may help.  Because I’m a relationship expert, and because medication changes can dramatically change how you interact with those around you, my first advice has to be about your most important relationships:

My Partner is Having an Affair. Now What?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/19/2022.

You’ve just discovered that your partner is having an emotional or physical affair.  This revelation has been a kick in the gut – the emotional pain is intense and confusing.  You feel angry, volatile, are in intense pain, and perhaps feel panicked and fearful. Your partner’s response to these feelings seems inadequate, at best.  How do you traverse this new territory?

13 Apps to Help Couples Impacted by Adult ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/15/2022.

I'm often asked what technology can help with some of the basic elements of better managing life when ADHD is a factor.  Here are some high quality, easy, and often free apps and other technologies that couples report have helped their progress towards a calmer and happier life together.

8 Tips for Dealing with ADHD Partner Clutter and Hoarding

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 03/28/2022.

Many adults with ADHD have tendencies towards hoarding behaviors and have trouble both keeping things cleaned up and tossing them out.  It can drive their partner's crazy and cause a lot of conflict.  What's going on, and what can you do?

Is ADHD Impacting My Relationship? Your Questions Answered

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 02/10/2022.

Adult ADHD – and responses to that ADHD – can have a huge impact on your most important partnership.  Learning more can help you transform your relationship into something that brings you both more joy.

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