ADHD and Marriage Blog

4 Tips for Bringing Up Problems to an ADHD Partner without ‘Parenting’

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 06/01/2018.

Sometimes it feels like you're in a bind – you want to communicate that something is bothering you, but you're trying hard not to nag or parent your ADHD partner.  If you don’t say anything, chances are good that not much will change.  But if you suggest something got forgotten again, it sounds like a critique.  What do you do?

Want to Have More Sex? Do the Dishes!

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/17/2018.

Over 15 years ago, when I was feeling unhappy in my relationship, my husband asked me what the chore he should take over.  To his surprise, I said ‘do the dishes!!!’  Turns out, I’m not the only one who feels this way. Sharing dish duties turns out to be really important to a whole lot of women.

Guidelines: Do I Choose an ADHD Coach, A Therapist, or Both?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/12/2018.

Newly diagnosed with ADHD?  You may be wondering what sort of professional guidance would be most useful.  This article helps you figure out where to start.

6 Tips for Succeeding When Both Parent(s) and Kids in Your Family Have ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/10/2018.

When both kids and parent(s) in the family have ADHD it can feel chaotic and often full of conflict.  Here are specific strategies to help everyone in the family thrive, and calm things down a bit.

Treating ADHD? Don’t Waste Money on Neurofeedback

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 03/23/2018.

An interesting research study reiterates what past studies have largely shown – that neurofeedback is not a great treatment for ADHD

What Does the "Child" Role Look Like in Parent/Child Dynamics

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 03/12/2018.

Parent/Child Dynamics will ruin your relationship.  In order to change them, you must first recognize what they look like.  This post deals with the 'child' side of the dynamic.

Should I Choose a Therapist Who Specializes in ADHD?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 03/06/2018.

Knowing about the neurological underpinnings of ADHD can help keep therapists from falling into the same traps as non-ADHD partners.

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