ADHD and Marriage Blog

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.

How Do I Broach the Topic of ADHD with My Partner?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 09/27/2021.

Suggesting to your partner that he or she might have ADHD can be really tricky, particularly if your partner is volatile or experiences a great deal of shame.  What to do?

Extreme Emotions and ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 09/27/2021.

Quick triggers and emotional issues are becoming more widely recognized as core components of ADHD.  Learn more with these articles from top ADHD experts.

Top Tips for Dealing with Grief

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 09/22/2021.

Both ADHD and non-ADHD partners can experience deep feelings of grief over the fact that their partnership is not what they expected.  Here's how to deal with it.

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