The ADHD Effect on Marriage

By Melissa C. Orlov,

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Updated in 2020! invaluable resource for couples in which one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this authoritative book guides troubled partners towards an understanding and appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of a relationship affected by it, and to integrate ADHD into their relationship in a…

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2 authors picked The ADHD Effect on Marriage as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

If you or your partner deal with ADHD, this book is a game-changer for relationships! I've read it three times and highlighted so many Kindle notes it couldn't export them all. Orlov nails the challenges for both partners, no blame game or excuses here—practical tips to navigate post-diagnosis life and tweak long-standing relationship dynamics. Highly recommend!

As someone in an ADHD marriage myself and a therapist who supports couples in these marriages, I was looking for a book to help all of us. This book hit the bill. I loved how simple yet actionable it was. I felt like the author was sympathetic and compassionate but also had the ability to cut through the difficult topics and help both the partner with and without ADHD see their part in the equation.

I really appreciated how she not only kept the partner with ADHD accountable for their use of coping skills but also how she highlighted the…

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