ADHD and Marriage Blog

ADHD Effect on Marriage Couples' Self Study Course Finally Available!

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 07/02/2012.

Couples who are struggling with the impact of ADHD in their relationship will be delighted to hear that I have just completed an in-depth self-study course that can help them turn their marriage around. 

Parenting Kids with ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 06/12/2012.

I know this is a blog about marriage...but many of you have kids with ADHD and are looking for good sources of information about parenting and ADHD, too.  Dr. Ned Hallowell recently gave a radio interview on this topic.  The parenting introduction (by the interviewer) is good, too - and quick to read.  You can find both at this link.  Enjoy!

Finances - Getting the Conversation Going

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 05/14/2012.

The New York Times recently published an article about the importance of having conversations about how money is being spent before you're in an emotional situation. Conversations around money, if done right, can also be a time to dream a little bit, especially if you're talking about travel, vacation or retirement.  Even if you are fighting, can you find common ground in shared dreams of a possible future together?

Podcast Available for Anger and Marriage Talk

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 05/14/2012.

Zoe Kessler and I tackled the topic of ADHD, marriage and anger from two different perspectives - that of an ADHD adult (her) and that of a non-ADHD adult and marriage expert.  We had an interesting conversation around the biological side of ADHD anger - what that feels like, for example - and the environmental side of marital anger. You can get the link to the podcast from Zoe's blog, here. 

Undiagnosed ADHD Can Make You Angry!

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/30/2012.

A woman with ADHD talks about the shame and remorse she feels about her childhood ADHD.

Not Getting Enough Sex in Your ADHD Marriage?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/10/2012.

Have you ever wondered what’s a “normal” sex life?  There is so much buzz around the topic of sex in the forums right now, I think it’s time to write about sex – what might be going on if you’re having too little…and then I’ll write about getting away from porn and sex addiction in another post.

Melissa Orlov and Drs. Hallowell, Barkley, and Murphy discuss ADHD and Relationships

Submitted by cveal on 03/05/2012.

Is ADHD affecting your marriage? It would be rare if it didn't, but traditional marriage counseling often isn't very helpful unless ADHD is diagnosed and treated.

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