December 2008

This Holiday – Take Some Time for Yourself

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 16:46
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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 brings into their lives and, in so doing, lose themselves (or worse, become someone whom they don’t recognize and don’t like).  I think of this as being a victim of the tyranny of ADD.  But it doesn’t have to be this way. >>> Read more >>>

Required Reading for All Women Visiting this Site!

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on Thu, 12/11/2008 - 17:00
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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 sense out of why nothing seems to change in her relationship even though she keeps trying to "fix" it.  (Men would benefit, too, but the book happens to be written with women in mind).  I have been trying to figure out how to communicate how to move from "stuck" to a more fluid place where couples can actually make progress.  This book does it, it's called >>> Read more >>>

Read First - Info About this Site

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on Thu, 12/04/2008 - 18:28
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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 task.  Your registration is not complete until you click the link in the email we send you.  This is an anti-spam precaution.

We now offer once a week emails with quick tips and ideas for making your best marriage - sign up at right.  Also, you can receive notification of new blog posts by email or feed - see the left column. >>> Read more >>>

ADHD and Marriage: The Politics of Bedtime

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on Wed, 12/03/2008 - 14:20
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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 communicate about how close you want to be (or don’t want to be)?  You may be suffering from an experience similar to the one my husband and I had. >>> Read more >>>