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Hey, relationship OCD (ROCD) is a common form that OCD takes. OCD tends to find what you value the most and then makes you doubt and question it and cause you distress. So, because you love your partner, your OCD has latched onto that. Doing exposure therapy will help you work through those unwanted feelings. As someone who is married, I recommend letting your partner know about your OCD so that they have some frame of reference for why you feel the way you do. When I get ROCD, or any OCD, I let my husband know so he can understand.

Something that has helped me when I battle these thoughts is just creating space for them in my brain. Every time we fuse with those thoughts, we dive into the OCD cycle and that’s what we’re trying to prevent. So instead of pushing them away or looking for reassurance, when you notice OCD thoughts appear call them out in your brain. “That is an OCD thought I’m having about my partner. You can be here, but I’m not going to give you any attention” then do something for yourself to try to take your mind off of it. It may keep coming back, but calling it out separates it from who you truly are and what your values are as an individual. It gets easier, sending you good vibes🫶

There are also support groups! One is starting on 26 January and is one that you can bring your partner to! Thursday nights are just managing OCD and relationships. I have found it so helpful and validating!