Melissa Orlov is a marriage counselor who specializes in supporting couples facing relationship challenges due to ADHD. She is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com and the author of award-winning books including The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD. Her work has been featured on mainstream media, including in The New York Times and on CNN.
Melissa Orlov Books
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The ADHD Effect on Marriage
Melissa Orlov
Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps
4.4 (219 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's The ADHD Effect on Marriage about?
The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) sheds light on the way that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects individuals and impacts established relationships. By providing insight into typical behavioral tendencies, it offers couples a framework in which to move beyond unhelpful patterns and re-establish a loving relationship.
Who should read The ADHD Effect on Marriage?
- People with ADHD struggling to foster a happy relationship
- Anyone wanting to improve their relationship with their ADHD partner
- Therapists looking to better support clients with ADHD and their partners
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The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD
Melissa Orlov & Nancie Kohlenberger
Improve Trust, Intimacy, and Reliability
4.0 (83 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD about?
The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014) delves into the challenges many couples face when one or both partners have undiagnosed adult ADHD. An essential guide for couples seeking to strengthen their bond and navigate the complexities of ADHD in their relationships, it emphasizes the importance of understanding ADHD symptoms and offers strategies to enhance communication, trust, and intimacy.
Who should read The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD?
- Couples seeking insight into how ADHD affects their relationship dynamics
- Individuals diagnosed with adult ADHD aiming to improve their romantic partnerships
- Counselors who want to expand their understanding of ADHD in intimate relationships