Anger, Frustration & ADHD

This simple strategy can help couples repair from scritchy times.

Stress exaggerates our normal tendencies.  When one of you has ADHD and the other one doesn’t that can be a problem... or a blessing.  

In this post, Melissa writes about: the gap between the amazing relationship you thought you were signing up for, and the relationship you actually got with adult ADHD in the mix; why it’s so important to grieve about the loss of your romantic dreams; and how to do it.

A struggling couple asks what ADHD has to do with one man's quick rages.  His partner writes 'He can be a lovely person but it doesn't take much to make him snap , in particular with me.'  Alcohol makes it worse.  Melissa explores what could be going on, how it's related to ADHD, and how to respond.

Biologically-based sensitivity to criticism and rejection impacts some with ADHD...it also impacts their partners

Parent/Child is hard to get out of, but you must do so to thrive.  These tips can help you begin.

Anger often invades ADHD relationships, and couples may compound their pain and feed that anger by falling victim to these common myths.

It can be confusing when ADHD partners start learning more about ADHD and are met with a lukewarm reception from a spouse.  What's going on?

Does the ADHD partner in your relationship become defensive, offer excuses and deny wrongdoing when legitimate grievances are raised? Here are some reasons why this could be happening and some tips on how they can be addressed.  

Tired of always leading the show?  Here’s what's going on and how to connect, anyway.

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