Relationships

Transform your relationships by better understanding how ADD influences your dynamics as a couple and by better understanding how to respond to one another.

Spark the Flame Again: 5 Evidence-Based Approaches to Relationship RenewalSpark the Flame Again: 5 Evidence-Based Approaches to Relationship Renewal

Spark the Flame Again: 5 Evidence-Based Approaches to Relationship Renewal

he quality of our intimate relationships has a significant impact on overall well-being, affecting everything from mental health to career…

2 weeks ago
How to Help Your Young Child with ADHD Build Meaningful FriendshipsHow to Help Your Young Child with ADHD Build Meaningful Friendships

How to Help Your Young Child with ADHD Build Meaningful Friendships

Kids with ADHD often struggle with impulse control and reading social cues, which can hinder friendships. Structured activities, like playdates…

1 month ago
Gender Differences in Grief: Impact on Couple Relationships and Pathways to HealingGender Differences in Grief: Impact on Couple Relationships and Pathways to Healing

Gender Differences in Grief: Impact on Couple Relationships and Pathways to Healing

When partners in a relationship experience shared grief, these differences can either strengthen their bond or create distance between them.

2 months ago
The Power of Talking Aloud: A Game-Changing Strategy for ADHD ManagementThe Power of Talking Aloud: A Game-Changing Strategy for ADHD Management

The Power of Talking Aloud: A Game-Changing Strategy for ADHD Management

Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center                             02/17/2025  Executive Summary If you have ADHD, you've likely noticed that speaking your thoughts…

3 months ago
Understanding Love: The Complex Interplay Between Loving and Being In LoveUnderstanding Love: The Complex Interplay Between Loving and Being In Love

Understanding Love: The Complex Interplay Between Loving and Being In Love

This article explores the nuanced distinctions between loving someone and being in love, examining how these emotional states can coexist,…

3 months ago
When Perfect Becomes the Enemy of Good: Breaking the Cycle of Perfectionist ParentingWhen Perfect Becomes the Enemy of Good: Breaking the Cycle of Perfectionist Parenting

When Perfect Becomes the Enemy of Good: Breaking the Cycle of Perfectionist Parenting

The roots of perfectionist parenting often lie in our own distorted childhood memories. Parents might remember themselves as model students,…

3 months ago
Why Can’t You Let Yourself Be Happy?  Why Can’t You Let Yourself Be Happy?  

Why Can’t You Let Yourself Be Happy?

This article explores the psychological mechanisms behind joy avoidance, examining how self-punishment patterns, unworthiness beliefs, and anxiety intersect to create…

4 months ago
Mind Racing, Ears Lagging: Why Your Fast-Paced Thoughts Can Hijack Understanding Mind Racing, Ears Lagging: Why Your Fast-Paced Thoughts Can Hijack Understanding 

Mind Racing, Ears Lagging: Why Your Fast-Paced Thoughts Can Hijack Understanding

Every conversation we engage in highlights a fascinating cognitive phenomenon: our minds process information nearly four times faster than we…

4 months ago
Beyond “Just Join a Club”: Understanding the Deep Roots of Modern LonelinessBeyond “Just Join a Club”: Understanding the Deep Roots of Modern Loneliness

Beyond “Just Join a Club”: Understanding the Deep Roots of Modern Loneliness

Anyone who has experienced profound loneliness has heard these well-meaning but fundamentally misguided pieces of advice. While they sound reasonable…

5 months ago
Why We Repeat Painful Relationship Patterns: A Deep Dive into Post-Divorce Dating with ADHD Why We Repeat Painful Relationship Patterns: A Deep Dive into Post-Divorce Dating with ADHD 

Why We Repeat Painful Relationship Patterns: A Deep Dive into Post-Divorce Dating with ADHD

Our early relationships and attachment patterns create a blueprint for what love "feels like," even when that blueprint is flawed.…

5 months ago