Relationship OCD

Resources and clinical insights on relationship OCD (ROCD)for individuals in New York and Florida seeking specialized Relationship OCD therapy.

Retroactive Jealousy OCD: When Your Partner’s Past Feels Like a Threat

Retroactive jealousy OCD (RJOCD), a form of relationship OCD (ROCD), can make your partner’s past feel impossible to leave in the past. Maybe you know your partner chose you, yet your mind keeps returning to the people who came before you. You picture past relationships, compare yourself with an ex, or feel compelled to ask […]

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Relationship OCD Fear of Abandonment: When the Fear of Losing Your Partner Becomes OCD

Do You Constantly Fear That Your Partner Will Leave You? It may be OCD fear of Abandonment Do you find yourself repeatedly wondering whether your partner still loves you? Do small things—like a delayed text, a change in tone, or a distracted look—trigger waves of anxiety? Do you sometimes think: OCD can show up in

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What Is Relationship OCD (ROCD)?

Relationship OCD, often abbreviated as ROCD, is a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder that centers on intrusive doubts about one’s relationship or partner. Instead of contamination fears or checking rituals, the obsession attaches to love, compatibility, attraction, or the “rightness” of the relationship. Everyone experiences doubts in relationships. But relationship OCD feels different. The thoughts are

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How do I know if I Have Relationship OCD?

If Relationship Doubts Keep Taking Over, It May Be Relationship OCD If questions such as “what if I’m not really in love?”  run through your mind on repeat, triggering anxiety and disrupting your peace of mind in your relationship, you’re not alone. Many people experience doubts and worries in romantic partnerships—but for those with Relationship

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Relationship OCD Treatment: Breaking the Cycle of Doubt

John was in a loving relationship with someone kind, stable, and supportive. But instead of feeling secure, he was constantly consumed by doubts. “What if I don’t really love her?” “What if I’m just staying out of fear?” He’d spend hours analyzing his feelings, comparing his partner to others, and asking friends for reassurance. The

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Eliana Bonaguro, LMHC