Trouble in paradise with your partner? You could be struggling from Relationship OCD

Is your mind and relationship in turmoil? It’s not uncommon to have a little bit trouble in your relationship here and there but is that all that’s happening? It’s important to spot the red flags and find a solution before it’s too late to do anything. It’s okay to doubt your relationship and love once in a while when you have some troubles but it’s not normal if you are constantly obsessing about your relationship.

We know what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is but Relationship OCD is a legit problem. ROCD is a disorder where a person constantly obsesses over their relationship and worries about it and has doubts. In ROCD a person starts doubting their relationship or their partner and their feelings. They feel that their relationship is not right. They question the attraction and love in their relationship and their compatibility with their partner. This fear that they experience is irrational and makes them constantly second guess their choices and relationship and their partner and his or her feelings and commitment towards the relationship.

Here are some signs that could help you spot Relationship OCD.

1. A person suffering from ROCD questions everything that happens in the relationship and keeps wondering if the person they are with is the “right one” or not. They’re obsessed with the idea of “the one” and a perfect relationship. They expect everything to be fairytale-like and perfect.

2. They always compare their partner to other people or fictional characters. They compare their relationship to relationship they see in movies or read about in books or maybe someone else’s relationship.

3. They always want more and keep looking for more. Nothing is good enough for them. They always want reassurance that everything is fine and their relationship is good enough.

4. They constantly doubt their own love or their partners love for them. Even the tiniest bit of problems or any signs of trouble makes them doubt the relationship and everything that ever happened.

5. They constantly think about their relationship and obsess over it. They keep looking for information on perfect or successful relationships and keep asking people for advice. They overthink and manifest doubts.

6. They always make rules for their partner and try to control the relationship and the direction it goes to. They always feel that something is wrong and are unsure of their relationship or their partner or both.