Hello! I’ve been with this guy for about a year and a half. He has OCD. I very recently found out that I do too. My compulsions are largely hidden, so he never suspected and has no idea how my OCD manifests. I’m still figuring that out for myself as well Is anyone else on here with a relationship like this? I’m open to any and all helpful advice or resources to help us navigate this together.
So i am in a relationship and i can't relate fully but half. I have horrible ocd but my boyfriend does not. But you guys have to remind yourselves that your ocd isn't you. You can't let it control you guys because you are stronger than it is and at the end of the day you want to be the winner over the ocd.
Hi, yeah my partner and I both have been diagnosed with OCD and both are aware that the other one has it. The hard part is not setting each other off or giving each other reassurance. We’re managing ok on that front, though of course there are slip ups where now and again we’ll cause each other to spiral but we’re trying our best to support one another and be understanding. I think that’s an important aspect - to try and be there for your partner and he for you when either one of you is having a rough moment. As I say, the not giving reassurance is the trickiest but just try and know that you will likely slip up and give in. When you do, it’s fine because you’ll be able to give it another go next time and not give in. What I’ve also found helpful in determining whether what I want to do or say is a compulsion is just to ask myself “will this give me a bit of relief?” If the answer is yes, don’t do it. Sorry you and your partner are going through this. I and everyone else on this app know exactly what this feels like so you’re not alone. All the best to you.
@tomek.p thank you. im glad you guys are able to find a way to work through it and make things easier.
yes, I have OCD, and my boyfriend has ASD which has bits of everything. At times it’s gonna be difficult, but don't worry! I’m not gonna tell you of advantages or disadvantages, because it's impossible. Trust your heart, and look into the now and the future without planning anything. Every relationships have ups and downs. Support them as you would, and they will do the same. I wish you two happy life together!
Hello. I don't actually have OCD but my sweetheart has it very badly. He often isolates himself and rides it alone as he is a very independent man. I am looking for some advice anybody can give me in regards to supporting someone with OCD. What Do and Don't experiences have you had with partners? I am trying to find a balance of being caring and active but not overstepping bounderies and acting like a therapist🤍 All tidbits of advice really appreciated.
I just received an OCD diagnosis this morning during my first session with NOCD, and my husband walked in right at the end of my session. I hadn’t told him that I was seeking therapy because a lot of my intrusive thoughts are doubts about our relationship and my sexuality, and I don’t want to upset him by sharing intrusive thoughts that aren’t based in reality. I think deep down, I know that what I’m thinking and feeling isn’t based on desires that I want to act on, but if I were in his shoes, hearing that I had doubts about our marriage (real or not), would be upsetting. Does anyone have advice about speaking to your partner about relationship OCD?
I would be overjoyed to hear some positive experiences of people who have successful romantic relationships despite their OCD.
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