January 2009

ADD and Marriage: The Turning Point for an ADD Spouse

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 15:52
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I have an old friend who has finally, in his mid-life crisis, decided to determine whether or not he has ADD.  He has started to write me about his self-exploration, and the process he is going through is so positive that I would like to share some of the key elements here so that others with ADD can benefit from his learning and, possibly, follow his path.  I’ve been getting many questions lately along the lines of “Please, tell me what I can do to keep my life, and marriage from falling apart!”  Here are some concrete ideas. >>> Read more >>>

Respect and Personal Boundaries in ADHD Relationships

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on Thu, 01/08/2009 - 19:35
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It has been my observation that people with in ADD marriages violate each other’s personal boundaries quite frequently, and in both directions.  This becomes a huge issue for the relationship, as both partners become locked in an unwitting struggle for control, lose respect for each other, and often lose a sense of themselves as unique individuals in a way that diminishes them individually and as a couple. >>> Read more >>>