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If you are overwhelmed by the amount of information on the effect of ADHD on marriage, start with these posts first.

Yes I am Divorced...

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 09/01/2023.

...and, yes, there is definitely still hope for your relationship!

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.

Finding the Right Partner When You Have ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 07/15/2020.

I’ve written a lot about how to improve a relationship impacted by ADHD.  But how about finding a great partner if you are the one with ADHD?  Here are some things to keep in mind if you are an adult with ADHD and looking for long-lasting love and romance.

How Do I Know When I’ve Got the Right Dose of ADHD Medication?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 06/30/2020.

Medication seems to be helping with ADHD, but when is it enough?  And what else helps with treating ADHD?  I want to make sure my ADHD treatment works as well as it can.

What Does a Good Relationship Look Like When One Partner has ADHD?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 01/09/2020.

Though there is no set answer, happy couples with ADHD share some common characteristics.  This post explores specific examples of couples who have made it work.

14 Tips for When Both Partners Have ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 07/29/2019.

Dual ADHD couples can thrive, but they do have some different challenges to keep in mind.  Here are my top tips when both of you have ADHD.

The Best Treatments for ADHD...and What Doesn't Work

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 07/08/2019.

There’s more to learn, but we do know quite a bit about how different treatments for ADHD stack up.  Here is athe lowdown on what works, and how it compares to other treatments.  I also write about what doesn't work, as well.

Think You Have ADHD? 5 Steps to Changing Your Life

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 08/15/2018.

You think you probably have ADHD.  What do you do next?

How to Improve Treatment of ADHD in 3 Steps

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 06/17/2018.

Treatment for adult ADHD often includes medication, but research clearly indicates that medication alone is not the best treatment for ADHD.  Further, about 20-30% of adults can’t find a medication that works for them, or works without side effects.  Use this method for getting the most out of treatment for adult ADHD.

5 Reasons He Refuses to Admit He Has ADHD - And What To Do

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 12/28/2017.

To you, the distraction, trouble following through and general struggle suggest ADHD.  Plus, you have kids who’ve been diagnosed with ADHD.  Yet your partner refuses that he (or she) shows all the signs.  What do you do?

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