Melissa Orlov

http://www.adhdmarriage.com

Melissa is co-author of a blog on ADHD and marriage at adhdmarriage.com, and coauthored Married to Distraction with Dr. Ned Hallowell and his wife, Sue. She is also the author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage.

• When ADHD Adult Symptoms Get in the Way: Relationship Problems and Solutions
  ADHD marriage expert Melissa Orlov explains the 9 ways symptoms can cause marriage or dating... ADHD adult symptoms and relationship problems»
• Campfire Confidence: ADHD Summer Programs That Build Skills and Confidence
  These ADHD summer camps offer more than canoe trips and S'mores. Here's how three ADHD... ADHD summer camps »
• "When Can I Go Back to Camp, Mom?"
  Three sets of parents signed their kids up for ADHD summer camp and found that... "They welcomed him, applauding." »
• Your Relationships
  Melissa Orlov solves your problems with spouses and friends... more »

• Does My ADHD Scare Off Potential Girlfriends?
  I’m worried that girls stop dating me because of my ADD. I talk a lot... more »
• He's Lost That Loving Feeling
  When we were dating, my husband, who has ADHD, made me feel like I was... Love lost? »
• Afraid of Being Dumped...Again
  "I am dating a wonderful woman, but I am afraid she will dump me, which... Don't let your fears scare her off »
• End the 'Coaching,' Mend the Marriage
  We have fallen into a bad pattern: I find myself coaching my husband to do... more »
• Distracted Hubby Leavin' You Lonely?
  I’m lonely! My husband is too distracted to pay attention to me. What should I... more »
• Dividing the Duties in an ADD Marriage
  My husband is a wonderful dad and spouse, but I get extremely frustrated when he... more »
• Help for Awkward ADHD Social Skills
  How can I help my girlfriend improve her conversation skills so she's not so abrupt... more »
• Convincing My Husband That ADHD Exists
  My husband doesn't believe in ADHD and worries that my medication might hurt my health... more »
• When ADHD Energy Overloads the Family
  When my husband comes back from business trips, his high energy level is tough to... more »
• Resentment Rising
  Through the years, my ADHD husband and I have learned to communicate positively. But when... more »
• When Both Partners Are Diagnosed: Understanding the Other's ADHD
  My husband and I both have ADHD, but we manifest it differently. I’m disorganized in... more »
• Do You Have a Stale Sex Life?
  When we were dating, our sex life was great, but now the spark is gone... more »
• My Fiance, Mr. Stay up Late/Get up Late
  My lazy fiance has difficulty getting up early and going to bed at a reasonable... more »
• Constantly Angry at My ADHD Spouse
  I feel anger at my ADHD spouse most of the time. How do I get... more »
• Why Won't My ADHD Wife Change Her Ways?
  "My wife has adult ADHD and only changes her distracted, disorganized ways when I threaten... more »
• Collaborating with My ADHD Spouse
  "How can I get my wife to be more accepting of my help?"... more »
• Why Wouldn't My Deployed ADHD Husband Spend More Time with Our Family?
  "My ADHD husband was deployed to Iraq, but he spent his last weeks at home... more »
• My ADHD Husband Won't Discuss Our Relationship Problems
  "My ADHD husband gets angry when I try to discuss our relationship problems. He won't... more »
• I Can't Understand My ADHD Husband!
  My ADD spouse jumps from topic to topic when he talks, and I can’t follow... more »
• Is ADHD Making My Wife Cheat on Me?
  My wife has cheated on me multiple times. I’m convinced her infidelity is related to... more »
• When Your Partner Refuses ADHD Treatment
  My boyfriend refuses to get help for his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He says... more »
• Hyperfocus on Making Love?
  How do I keep my attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) mind on romance in the... more »
• Telling My Boyfriend About ADD
  How -- and when -- should I tell my significant other that I have attention... more »
• My ADHD Husband Acts Like a Child
  "I’m married to a brilliant man with ADHD, who works at NASA. But he leaves... more »
• How Can Non-ADHD Spouses Cope With a Partner's ADHD Symptoms?
  "I've been married to an ADHD man for 21 years. He won't put things away... more »
• How Can ADHD Parents Cope With a Child's ADHD Diagnosis?
  “My husband and I have ADHD, and our daughter was recently diagnosed with it. Helping... You both have ADHD, now your kids do, too»
• Communicating With Forgetful ADD/ADHD Adult Partners
  "Our phone service was shut off because my partner forgot to take his ADD/ADHD medication... Practicing forgiveness, resolving frustration»
• Has My Distracted ADD/ADHD Partner Fallen Out of Love?
  "My ADD/ADHD partner says she loves me, but she doesn’t seem interested in me. How... Does my ADHD partner still love me?»

• ADHD Sex: Are Symptoms, Medications Affecting Your Love Life?
  Is ADHD affecting your sex life? You're not alone. Research suggests people with attention deficit... ADHD and sex»
• No, It IS a Big Deal! Getting ADHD Validation
  "When I talk to my fiancé about my challenges with ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder,... ADHD and unwitting invalidation »
• I'm on Meds, But She's Still Stewing
  Q: Medication has given me more focus at work, but my partner is still angry... Focus on fixing it »
• My Husband Won't Open Up
  "My husband never talks about problems he is having or things he feels sad about... Dealing with feelings »
• Married, with ADHD
  "My spouse and I both have ADHD. How do we maximize our strengths and minimize... Practical tips for long-term love »
• Stop Criticizing Me Already!
  "I have ADHD, and my husband is angry because I haven't made more progress in... Stand up for yourself »
• Is My Husband Inconsiderate — Or Is It His ADHD Talking?
  "My husband has ADHD. He's rude to me, acts up, and sometimes doesn't listen to... Still the person you thought you married? »
• Too Loud, Too Much at Parties
  "After a few drinks, my ADHD fiancée gets too loud and too full of energy... Honey, put down the lampshade »
• How Do I Co-Parent With an ADHD Partner?
  "My husband's impulsivity makes it hard for him to parent our small child. We agree... Learn to bend a little »
• Outing My Friend?
  "I think my friend has ADHD, but if so, he hasn't shared his diagnosis with... Time for a talk »
• "He Won't Accept His ADHD"
  My husband won't seek counseling or take meds for attention deficit, even though two of... Undiagnosed and in denial »
• Time to Come Out?
  My husband was diagnosed with ADHD five years ago and has kept quiet about it... Secrets vs. support »
• It's Your Fault, Not Mine
  My ADHD husband blames others or shifts the focus to me when we have a... Ending the blame game »
• I Don't Need Your Help
  When I tell my wife that she needs help managing her ADHD, she says, "Don't... Back off...with love »
• I Can Never Plan Ahead With My ADHD Friend
  My best friend has ADHD and tells everyone that she loves to "live in the... Spontaneous or scattered? »
• Bouncing Back after Infidelity
  My wife of 20 years recently admitted to having an affair. My ADHD played a... How can I help my kids through this? »
• Where Is the Magic?
  My partner and I have a much better relationship since she started treating her ADHD,... Re-cast that spell »
• Adult ADHD Relationship Coaching Video
  Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and their romantic partners can learn how to... Adult ADHD relationship coaching»
• Not Sure If Your Partner Has ADHD?
  For the many times we've heard phrases like, "I think my husband has ADD," and... Signs of adult ADD/ADHD in a relationship»
• Is ADHD an Asset in Love?
  When it comes to love and relationships, is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) a gift,... ADHD and love»
• ADD Partner: How to Stop Nagging
  "My partner, who has attention deficit (ADD/ADHD), isn't good at getting projects done on time,... Avoid nagging and parenting ADHD partner»
• ADHD Diagnosis Followed by a Breakup?
  "My long-distance boyfriend, who was recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), phoned to... ADHD breakup»
• How ADHD Symptoms Affect Couples
  "How do I get my partner to admit that attention deficit (ADD/ADHD) is ruining our... ADHD symptoms affect on marriage»
• ADHD Impulsivity Is Ruining My Relationships!
  "My partner and I were getting serious about each other. Then, one evening, I went... Adult ADHD and impulsivity»
• Can He Forgive My Rage? Should He?
  "In the past year, I've had at least 8 ADD-fueled, physical outbursts at my husband... ADHD and anger management
• My Husband, My Boss?
  "My non-ADHD husband is always trying to teach me how to do household tasks, and... more »
• Forgiving My ADHD Impulsivity: Will She Get Over It?
  "I have ADHD, and my partner found out that I was sending inappropriate e-mails to... Moving past ADHD mistakes
• Say What? Translating My ADHD Spouse
  "When I sit down to talk with my ADHD spouse, I can't follow him. When... Listening to ADHD spouses