Go Away, Please Help Me: ADHD-Impacted Couple Conundrums with Melissa Orlov — 2025

Getting just the right balance when offering and receiving help can be quite difficult for ADHD-impacted couples. There are a lot of emotions (and symptoms) to deal with when it comes to who does what, and when. Melissa Orlov will explore why these conundrums are so tricky, and how to better manage them.

ABOUT MELISSA ORLOV

Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com, and 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). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships.

A marriage consultant, Melissa helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world re-balance their relationships and learn to thrive through her seminars, consulting and books. She also teaches marriage counselors and other 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 many, including the New York Times, CNN, Today, and US News and World Report. Ms. Orlov is a cum laude graduate of Harvard College.