Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog

With a little extra effort and time, busy and distracted couples can make striking improvements in how well they communicate with each other.

Making a New Year's resolution to use these simple ideas can help you spruce up your relationship in 2012.

"Story editing" is a technique which can help couples struggling with the impact of ADHD in their relationship more accurately describe their situation and create a roadmap for a happier future.

Suggest a spouse has ADHD and he or she may get defensive. These seven tips can help.

If you are a spouse with ADHD you may be disappointed or angry that your non-ADHD partner hasn't noticed all the improvements you've been making in your relationship and ADHD treatment. Here's what may be going on.

We don't pay enough attention to the role that sleep plays in a healthy relationship.

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It's tempting to compensate for a spouse's distraction and disorganization by exerting control. Do so at your own peril.

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Routines may seem boring, but they provide stability and, if used properly, much-needed attention for couples impacted by ADHD.

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Feeling as if your conversations are never going in the same direction? ADHD-impacted couples can start communicating more clearly by identifying these seven symptom-related conversational issues.

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Someone has suggested you might have ADHD, or you wonder about it yourself.  What's your next step?  Here are some tips that can help you sort through whether or not you should get a diagnosis and finding the right person to do it.

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Understanding that people with ADHD often have two time zones - "now" and "not now" - can improve your relationship.

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Many adults with ADHD don’t know they have it, but ADHD symptoms take a toll on their marriage anyway.

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