ADHD and Marriage Blog

Urgent Feelings Expressed the Wrong Way Just Make Things Worse - A Common Problem

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/04/2014.

All of us have bad days sometimes…even bad months or longer.  I’m having one right now that has to do with my negative feelings about the impact of my husband’s job in our lives.  The problem is, my responses are making things worse.  As always, you can learn from my mistakes - in this case about how NOT to approach your partner.

A Quick Guide to Taming ADHD Clutter at Home

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 03/13/2014.

Coming home to an ADHD partner's mess can raise the stress levels at home, encourage long-term resentment, and ruin your sex life.  Here's how to clear up the clutter fast.

Tell Us - What Conversation Most Represents ADHD to You?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 03/11/2014.

Film maker, Richard Rodriguez, and I ask for readers of this blog to submit conversations that you think represent ADHD in your household for the video trailer we are creating.

With ADHD, Wanting to Do Something is Not The Same As Doing it

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 03/10/2014.

For many adults with ADHD the gap between wanting to do something and actually completing that thing can be huge...and heartbreaking.  

Feeling Down? Get Happy with this Video

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 03/02/2014.

A long time friend just sent me this Pharrell Williams Happy video to cheer me up.  Loved it!  Why not take a few minutes to bring a smile to your face (and bop around the room a bit)?

What Personality Type Might Be a Good Match for My ADHD Sons?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 02/19/2014.

If you know you have ADHD, and could choose anyone in the world to be your partner, what characteristics might you seek out?

How To Get Bedtimes Aligned with ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 01/07/2014.

I posted recently about bed times and got several questions about how to get bedtimes aligned better.  I work with couples on this issue with great regularity - those with ADHD often go to bed late, while exhausted non-ADHD partners often go to bed early.  Couples miss out on good time to connect when they hit the bedroom at different times.  Here are some ideas to help:

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