Zoe Kessler and I are doing one more webinar tonight (Thursday, May 24 at 8:00pm eastern time). This time its on finding the good stuff in your relationship and how we can bring out the best in...
The New York Times recently published an article about the importance of having conversations about how money is being spent before youre in an emotional situation. This only makes sense to me ...
Zoe Kessler and I tackled the topic of ADHD, marriage and anger from two different perspectives - that of an ADHD adult (her) and that of a non-ADHD adult and marriage expert. We had an interes...
Psych Central is hosting a free webinar with Zoe Kessler and I this Thursday, May 10 at 8pm eastern time. The topic? ADHD and anger in adult relationships. You can find out much mor...
(by Zoe Kessler - see bio at end. This post is a "must read" for anyone dealing with an angry ADHD spouse!) I was diagnosed with ADHD at 46. After my diagnosis, I had a long tal...
The next session of my phone seminar for couples begins April 25 so register now. Please note that I may not be giving one in the fall (not sure yet) so its possible that I will be not giving t...
Have you ever wondered what’s a “normal” sex life? There is so much buzz around the topic of sex in the forums right now, I think it’s time to write about sex – wh...
We recently put a security patch on the site which has made it hard for some to post and/or register for the course. If youre having this problem, try coming at the site from a different browse...
Is ADHD affecting your marriage? It would be rare if it didnt, but traditional marriage counseling often isnt very helpful unless ADHD is diagnosed and treated. The good news is its highly treatable....
Great news! The ADHD Effect on Marriage has been released in Chinese (in addition to Dutch). We are delighted to offer this version for people who are more comfortable reading in Chinese. And we love...
Many are curious about non-medicinal treatments for ADHD. Heres a quick overview of the basics. read more
“I think my partner has ADHD – he shows all the classic symptoms. How do I approach him with this without making him angry?” This is a great question and I applaud any s...
I gave a one hour webinar for ADDResources.org not too long ago on the topic of "Reigniting Romance in ADHD Relationships" and they have been kind enough to let me link to the recording so ...
Conversations go all wrong when we inadvertently invalidate our partners (or worse, do so on purpose!) Lots of people are confused about what “validating” means – they think i...
This past Sunday, The New York Times ran an opinion piece by L. Alan Sroufe called Ritalin Gone Wrong. Dr. Hallowell weighed in to counter the tactics and assumptions, stating “the piece ...
If your marriage is struggling - ADHD research suggests 58% of marriages with at least one ADHD spouse are clinically dysfunctional - there is hope. ADDA has highlighted six steps from the book, The ...
Theres a really interesting conversation going on in response to my last blog post that has morphed into whether or not a non-ADHD spouse should secretly record conversations to demonstrate to an ADH...
Some days you just don’t have the energy to cope with your partner’s ADHD symptoms any more. What can you do? Here are nine tips to help you survive…read more
I often am asked about why a person with ADHD should try meds, and one response I give is that meds can give you the clarity and calmness of mind to finally have a chance to let the talented, interes...
Okay, I admit I stole this idea, but I will give full credit to Experience Life Magazine staff for writing a bit about why it’s important to think carefully about this year’s successes be...
Does it make sense for you to use a coach to get more organized? If so, how do you find the right coach? Certified Organizer Coach®, Sue West, has written a guest blog post to help yo...
Bryan Hutchinson, who wrote a memoir about growing up with ADHD called "One Boys Struggle" has just released a support group discussion guide with Sharon St.read more
Ned Hallowell likes to talk about the "moral diagnosis" of ADHD - the idea that those with ADHD are lazy or ill-willed. The moral diagnosis was what people used to turn to when they d...
Im happy to announce that the audiobook version of The ADHD Effect on Marriage is now available for download for the same list price as the paperback ($19.95) Heres to all of you out there who ...
Want to read some love letters? I like to be even handed, so I asked the ADHD spouses in my last couples course to tell me what they love about their non-ADHD spouse. Here is what some sa...
I apologize to all of you who tried to leave comments or to post new forum topics. I keep this site tightly up-to-date with security patches and other updates. In updating the editor modu...
Are you an ADHD partner who has trouble consistently following your treatment? If so, you wouldnt be alone. But not remembering to take your meds has a bigger impact than you might imagin...
I often say that though people are quick to label those with ADHD as “lazy” because they often have trouble following up on commitments, my experience is that almost everyone with whom I ...
When you have ADHD in your relationship it’s a great thing to be able to LAUGH! And exactly that’s what a number of non-ADHD spouses say they love about their ADHD partner. He...
One of the things I love about my own spouse is his empathy, generosity and warmth. Is this related to his ADHD? I’m not sure, though I do observe that if they don’t have spec...
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