It’s normal to have occasional doubts in a relationship. But what happens when those doubts start to consume you—when every interaction, every word, every moment with your partner is filled with an overwhelming sense of uncertainty? For some, the doubts go beyond typical relationship concerns and become a pervasive cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. This is where Relationship OCD (ROCD) comes in.

In this blog, we’ll explore what Relationship OCD is, how it affects your emotional well-being, and why you may feel stuck in a loop of questioning your partner and your relationship. Plus, we’ll differentiate ROCD from other patterns, like anxious attachment style, that can often seem similar but have different roots and treatment approaches.