by Jen Paschall | Feb 5, 2026 | ADHD, Boundaries & Healthy Relationships, Couples & Marriage Counseling
If you’re in a relationship where ADHD is part of the picture, you’ve probably heard or thought some version of this:• “If you just tried harder…”• “Why can’t you remember this one thing?”• “I feel like I’m carrying everything.” And if you’re the partner with ADHD,...
by Tiffany Russell | Jan 20, 2026 | Boundaries & Healthy Relationships, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Sexual Health
As a couples therapist I’ve seen it time and time again. The couples who do it all “right” on paper, yet still feel miles apart inside their own homes. Life is so busy! Kids need rides. Work needs emails. Laundry needs… everything. And somewhere in...
by Jen Paschall | Dec 11, 2025 | ADHD, Boundaries & Healthy Relationships, Communication & Conflict, Couples & Marriage Counseling
When Stress Makes Old Patterns Show Up… The holiday season tends to amplify everything: joy, pressure, expectations, family dynamics, and emotional reactivity. For couples navigating ADHD in the relationship, this time of year can also magnify old patterns, the...
by Jen Paschall | Oct 16, 2025 | ADHD, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Mental Health Education
If you’re in a relationship with someone who has ADHD, you probably know what it’s like to feel exhausted — not just physically, but emotionally. You might feel like the planner, the reminder, the manager, and the adult in the room. You’ve tried to be patient, to...
by Tiffany Russell | Sep 30, 2025 | Boundaries & Healthy Relationships, Communication & Conflict, Couples & Marriage Counseling
“Validation” has become one of the most common pieces of advice in couples therapy. Everywhere you turn, people are told: Just validate your partner. The intention is good. Partners want to feel heard and understood. But here’s the problem: validation, as it’s usually...
by Tiffany Russell | Aug 19, 2025 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Sexual Health
Rekindling the Spark: Why Sexual Fantasy Can Strengthen Your Marriage For many couples, the word fantasy can feel unsettling. Some wonder, “Isn’t that dangerous? Doesn’t it mean I’m not satisfied with my spouse?” Others feel guilt, worrying that imagining something...
