Melissa Orlov

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Melissa Orlov


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Melissa Orlov is the author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014, with Nancie Kohlenberger) and is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic. A marriage consultant, Melissa helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world rebalance their relationships and learn to thrive. She also teaches mental health professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples impacted by ADHD. Orlov blogs for Psychology Today and at www.adhdmarriage.com, where she also hosts a large community of adults learning about ADHD in relationships. She has been interviewed by the New York Times, CNN, Today, US News and World Report, CB ...more

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I'm sorry you have feelings...( humor )

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Man: You really hurt my feelings, are you going to apologize?

Woman: Okay...

I'm sorry you have feelings, that must be exhausting. 

This was a "I spit out my coffee"  moment. I still can't stop laughing!!

It was the first thing that popped up as a reel...on social media.

It depicted just the woman ...including an eye roll at the end.

What I remember, was my ex saying .."can you try t

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“Parenting” an ADHD spouse is always destructive to your relationship because it demotivates and generates frustration and anger.”
Melissa Orlov, The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps

“The shame that people with ADHD, male or female, carry around with them after years and years of being told that they are inadequate is a critical factor when a marriage starts to fall apart, or when they are approached by a well-meaning spouse about asking for an evaluation for ADHD. Shame often triggers anger and defensiveness, which can shut down what ought to be a straightforward conversation before it has even begun. Anger, stonewalling, and defensiveness can seem unreasonable to a non-ADHD spouse who, not having experienced this same type of repeated bashing of the ego, doesn’t understand it or interpret it correctly.”
Melissa Orlov, The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps

“He learns that getting things done doesn’t get him much credit, which demotivates him.”
Melissa Orlov, The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps



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