Couples & Connections

In marriages where at least one partner has ADHD, the divorce rates are higher than in the overall population. In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Post, licensed clinical psychologist, shares the five ways the couple relationship is impacted by ADHD. Talking openly about frustrations and working to understand your partner can help couples get through the added challenges, Cindy advises.  

To establish and maintain a strong bond, Dr. Cynthia Post, licensed clinical psychologist, explains the importance of the couple connection. Creating and nurturing that bond daily helps couples stay connected. When life gets challenging, couples can draw on that bond for strength. Cindy explains what that couple connection looks like and how to prioritize it through stressful days, health challenges, the demands of children, older parents, pets, and whatever else comes your way.

When we’ve had fractured relationships where someone has gone ‘no contact’ and cut off communication, it’s not impossible to repair the relationship. In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses how to keep the lines of communication open if a loved one has refused to engage with you. When the person expresses a willingness to reconnect, Cindy discusses how to navigate that delicate relationship and move forward.

When large families that include multiple generations, in-laws, and new significant others get together, it can be both challenging and fun. In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Post, licensed clinical psychologist, suggests what to consider when preparing for these gatherings. She offers guidance for how to include elderly family members and new arrivals, respect different personality types, and handle conflicts between individuals with the goal of having an enjoyable time and making good memories.

Some people confuse shyness with introversion, but they’re not the same thing. In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post explains the difference. While introverts recharge by being alone, shy people may wish they were more comfortable in large groups and around people they don’t know. Dr. Post offers insights to help all of us be more aware and less judgmental when interacting with people who are shy.

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Post, licensed clinical psychologist, explores the growing trend in families for people to cut off all contact with a relative. She discusses when it makes sense to take a pause or break from someone and when a complete break may be warranted. And if you’re the person who has been cut off, Cindy suggests ways to keep the door open for the potential for reconciliation later. 

In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses in-law relationships – how to manage expectations, understand cultural and familial differences, and how to cope when boundaries are crossed. 

In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses when and how to introduce your significant other to your children and when and how to introduce your significant other’s children to your children. She addresses how to preserve your relationship with your children and how to set realistic expectations for a blended family when the time comes. 

Your siblings know how to push your buttons because they installed them. Does that ring true to you? If so, there’s a reason for that. In this episode on siblings, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post explores what makes the sibling relationship unique. Cindy unpacks how birth order, environment, and family dynamics impact sibling relationships. Whether you’re best friends with your siblings or basic strangers, Cindy offers insight into how to navigate uncomfortable conversations and unavoidable conflict. 

What do you need to know before you start dating? And once you do, what are the red and green flags to look for in a potential partner? In this second part of the dating episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post answers those questions and explores how to navigate the difference between deal-breakers and compromises.