Relationship OCD
Isn't it healthy to have doubts about your partner or your relationship? Although there are many research articles on OCD there are very few on Relationship OCD as it's really only come to light in recent years. An article by Doron et. al., (2016) defines R-OCD as "obsessive preoccupation, doubts, and compulsive behaviors focusing on one's romantic relationship and partner." The key words in that definition are (obviously!) obsessive preoccupation and compulsive behaviors. The short answer to the above question about healthy doubt is YES! However, when your doubt is ruminative/obsessive, chronic, and feels compulsive,…