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Eight Tips for More Loving Conversation

Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog - Mon, 02/13/2012 - 16:10

With a little extra effort and time, busy and distracted couples can make striking improvements in how well they communicate with each other.

10 Tips for a Better Relationship in 2012

Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog - Wed, 01/04/2012 - 11:44

Making a New Year's resolution to use these simple ideas can help you spruce up your relationship in 2012.

Changing the Story of Your ADHD

Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog - Wed, 01/04/2012 - 11:00

"Story editing" is a technique which can help couples struggling with the impact of ADHD in their relationship more accurately describe their situation and create a roadmap for a happier future.

Feeling Defensive? Seven Communication Tips for ADHD Marriages

Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog - Wed, 11/16/2011 - 17:06

Suggest a spouse has ADHD and he or she may get defensive. These seven tips can help.

Why Therapists Need to Understand the Role of Adult ADHD in Marital Dysfunction

Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog - Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:27

ADHD and Death by One Thousand Cuts

Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog - Thu, 09/15/2011 - 10:39

If you are a spouse with ADHD you may be disappointed or angry that your non-ADHD partner hasn't noticed all the improvements you've been making in your relationship and ADHD treatment. Here's what may be going on.

Sleep Your Way to a Better Relationship

Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog - Mon, 05/02/2011 - 13:41

We don't pay enough attention to the role that sleep plays in a healthy relationship.

The Art of Losing Control

Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog - Tue, 04/05/2011 - 14:32

It's tempting to compensate for a spouse's distraction and disorganization by exerting control. Do so at your own peril.

Using Little Routines to Create Stability

Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog - Wed, 03/09/2011 - 13:13

Routines may seem boring, but they provide stability and, if used properly, much-needed attention for couples impacted by ADHD.

I Can't Believe I Just Said That!

Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog - Tue, 02/08/2011 - 22:40

Feeling as if your conversations are never going in the same direction? ADHD-impacted couples can start communicating more clearly by identifying these seven symptom-related conversational issues.

Eleven Tips for Finding Good Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD

Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog - Wed, 12/08/2010 - 21:09

Someone has suggested you might have ADHD, or you wonder about it yourself. What's your next step? Here are some tips that can help you sort through whether or not you should get a diagnosis and finding the right person to do it.