ADHD & Marriage Weekly Tip - May 20, 2015
Quote of the Week
To keep your marriage brimming,
With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you're wrong, admit it;
Whenever you're right, shut up.
-Ogden Nash, poet (1902-1971)
Shut Up!
Do you know the art of a good apology? Among other things, it’s saying you’re sorry without adding a “but” or “because” clause that actually throws blame on your partner. And how about shutting up, as Nash suggests, when you’re right? I love Nash’s pithy poems – not only because many of them are funny, but because they are often spot on.
The Panther
The panther is like a leopard,
Except it hasn't been peppered.
Should you behold a panther crouch,
Prepare to say Ouch.
Better yet, if called by a panther,
Don't anther.
The kids and I used to crack up every time we read this.
For those in marriages impacted by ADHD
© 2014 Melissa Orlov