Those will a long term partner or spouse, how do they handle your ocd?

I've been with my partner for 7 years and didn't start having OCD till early last year. He handles it alright. He has gotten better at understanding what's going on when I am asking the same question often or seeking reassurance from him. So he tries to avoid giving me reassurance when I am in the throws of OCD. He is understanding and incredibly loving. I'm lucky. However, it is hard sometimes. A couple of months this year when things were bad were difficult for both of us, but I think it has brought us closer and more in tune with each other and our needs.

My husband and I have been together for nearly 10 years now. I told him very shortly after we started dating about my struggle with OCD. He has always been supportive but does sometimes need a reminder that it is something I struggle with. Communication is key. You have to communicate how you are feeling otherwise your frustrations and anxiety with yourself can be taken out on your significant other. It doesn’t have to be in depth but I will tell him if I’m having a bad anxiety day or moment and he knows when to give me my space, comfort, support, etc.

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