Relationship OCD
Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (R-OCD) is an OCD subtype that is characterized by ongoing intrusive thoughts and compulsive behavior around uncertainty of a relationship. People with R-OCD experience frequent doubting thoughts about one or more relationships (e.g., “Am I truly in love with my partner?”) in spite of little evidence supporting the need for these doubts. The doubting thoughts are often viewed as an indication that the relationship may be disingenuous or “flawed” in some way, which fuels anxiety about the relationship and drives sufferers to engage in various compulsions aimed at gaining certainty about their relationship status (e.g., asking for continual reassurance from a friend).
Common OCD Fears
Why am I scared to be happy in a relationship?
If you find yourself consistently scared to be happy in a relationship, it may be a sign that you have relationship-themed OCD, or ROCD.
Learn moreI have a fear of cheating – Is it OCD, Anxiety or Phobia?
Fear of cheating involves serious concern about cheating or being cheated on by a romantic partner either in the past, present, or future.
Learn moreFears about being a rapist
OCD focused on the fear of rape involves repeated intrusive, obsessive thoughts involving rape that cause intense anxiety or distress.
Learn moreFear of falling out of love
ROCD, a subcategory of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, can involve fears of falling out of love with one’s partner or potential partner.
Learn moreWhy am I so scared of my partner leaving me?
If you're constantly, worrying about your partner leaving it may be a sign that you have a subtype of OCD known as Relationship OCD.
Learn morePaternity fears
Paternity fears in OCD involve unwanted intrusive, irrational thoughts which create doubt about the identity of the father of one’s child, from the perspective of any parent.
Learn moreFear of Divorce
Fear of divorce, a subtype of Relationship OCD (ROCD) may include specific fears or worries about divorce.
Learn moreFear of Abandonment—Is it OCD or Anxiety?
Fear of abandonment involves a chronic, persistent fear that someone will leave them, This fear can present on its own or as OCD.
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