Relationship OCD
Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) is an OCD subtype characterized by intrusive thoughts, doubts, or urges related to interpersonal relationships. People might interpret these thoughts as signs about their relationship, and may respond with compulsions like reassurance-seeking or mental checking.
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Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
It’s completely normal to think about your ex every once in a while. After all, when someone from a past romantic relationship has played a big role in
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Do you seem to question everything about your relationship? Are you bothered by persistent thoughts about finding someone “better”? Do you need repeated
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
If you're worried about your own feelings for someone else, it's important to draw the line between obsession and love.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Let's untangle some of the reasons that you might be feeling first-date anxiety—as well as the kinds of steps you can take to overcome it.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
Being vulnerable is important for building relationships, but it’s not always easy to open up. Here’s why that might be, and how to find help.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
How to know if your feelings are love, lust or even a sign of a mental health issue—from a therapist with expertise.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Here’s what your obsessions about your partner’s past could mean, and how to find help.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
You should absolutely not sneak a peek. It only erodes trust and violates boundaries needed for a healthy relationship to thrive. Read on to learn more.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
Feeling sleep around your partner can be a totally normal experience, or mean something more.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Rejection hurts, but therapy can help you work through the thoughts you have surrounding it.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Exes can be loaded and emotional subjects, and having them pop up in your dreams can evoke a wide range of emotions.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s normal for libido to wax and wane. But sometimes, a mental health condition like OCD won’t let you accept that.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC