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ADHD Partners - Driving Without Driving Each Other Crazy by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD It is with some humor that I say that a very sensitive area of conflict for many couples is driving.  Most commonly, the conflict centers around the poor driving habits of an ... Read on »
Attacking Inconsistency of Focus in ADD Marriages by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Are you angry that your ADD spouse is able to focus on something of great interest to him, and not to anything you want him to do (like the dishes, or childcare)? If so, you ... Read on »
New Date and Info on Dr. Phil Show About ADHD and Marriage by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD The Dr. Phil Show is still looking for several couples who might be willing to join Drs. Phil and Hallowell on stage for the show on ADHD and marriage. Are you a spouse, frus ... Read on »
Distracted during sex? by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Hi, Ned Hallowell here. I am starting to post on this blog again. I hope I can do it correctly. I noticed questions about being distracted during sex. I saw some g ... Read on »
What if a husband doesn't get it? by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Hello! Ned Hallowell here. I haven’t posted on this blog in a long while, mainly because I didn’t know how to! But, Melissa has kindly instructed me, and with luck, this p ... Read on »
Dr. Phil Looking For ADHD Couples to Film Show with Dr. H by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD For info on the Dr Phil Show, please see the more recent March 30 post. I didn't erase this spot because people had posted attachments to it which would have disappeared had ... Read on »
ADHD and Marriage: You Are SO Different! by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD If you are in a marriage in which one spouse has ADHD and the other does not, I will guarantee you that you are both even more different than you think. Your brains works dif ... Read on »
Dr. Hallowell to Host Marriage Weekend in June by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Great news! Dr. Hallowell and his wife, Sue (who is a social worker and experienced marriage therapist in her own right) are going to give a special marriage weekend June 20- ... Read on »
ADHD and Marriage - Be Aware of "Filters" by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert 1 Comment Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD We all interpret the world around us through a set of filters. These can be based upon our upbringing, our family’s values, certain knowledge and, sometimes, our fears. Rece ... Read on »
ADHD and Marriage: Trying Harder vs. Changing by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD You may be frustrated at the slow progress that seems to happen in your relationship. You push and push, yet little seems to change. You may have read about my comment that ... Read on »
ADD and Marriage: The Turning Point for an ADD Spouse by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD I have an old friend who has finally, in his mid-life crisis, decided to determine whether or not he has ADD. He has started to write me about his self-exploration, and the p ... Read on »
Respect and Personal Boundaries in ADHD Relationships by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD It has been my observation that people with in ADD marriages violate each other’s personal boundaries quite frequently, and in both directions. This becomes a huge issue for ... Read on »
This Holiday – Take Some Time for Yourself by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD I have been thinking a lot lately about being responsible for yourself and taking care of yourself. Too many non-ADD spouses subordinate themselves to the issues that ADD bri ... Read on »
Required Reading for All Women Visiting this Site! by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD I have just read a book on the topic of anger and relationships that Dr Hallowell suggested - it's great and would be very, very helpful to any woman who is trying to make sen ... Read on »
Read First - Info About this Site by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Please register - this helps us because anonymous posts need to be "approved" before they post. There is now so much traffic here that keeping up with this has become a big t ... Read on »
ADHD and Marriage: The Politics of Bedtime by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Do you find yourself uptight about whether or not your spouse’s sleeping schedule matches yours? Does going to bed at night together put you on edge? Are you unsure how to c ... Read on »
ADHD Marriages: Lowering Expectations vs. Improving Them by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD I often hear the comment that non-ADHD spouses need to lower their expectations in order to be happy in their relationships. I would disagree. I think that all spouses need ... Read on »
ADD Husband Asks for Help Turning Marriage Around by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD You know you have ADD. Your marriage is disintegrating and you think the ADD might have something to do with it, but you can’t figure out what to do improve things. What do ... Read on »
Should I Be Frightened For My ADD Relationship? by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD I have read a couple of posts recently that have noted that reading all of the posts in the forum makes people frightened for the future of their relationship with a person wi ... Read on »
Calling Non-ADD Spouses - Your Tips for Making Your Marriage Work by Melissa Orlov Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD I've been reading an interesting forum posting series from non-ADD spouses about the kinds of things they say helps them navigate their relationships. I would love to hear fr ... Read on »
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