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.
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.
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.