Many people may have some degree of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but what many might not realize is that it can also exist in romantic relationships. Many are unaware of this, and it often leads to the breakdown of their relationships. So, what are the symptoms of romantic OCD? How can it be treated? Let's take a closer look!
What are the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder related to love?
(1) Difficulty controlling the urge to spy on the other party's personal information
Obsessive-compulsive disorder in relationships is currently more common among women, primarily referring to the urge to force one's partner to act according to one's own desires. There are many symptoms of this disorder, the most prominent being the inability to secretly check one's partner's personal information, including phone records, text messages, and emails. Even when together, there's an intense desire to know who is calling if the partner receives a phone call.
(2) Need the other party to respond to you in a timely manner
Many people who suffer from relationship compulsion will send WeChat messages or make phone calls to their partner for no reason. If the other person is busy and cannot reply to the message or call back in time, they will keep calling until the other person answers.
(3) Daily check-in
Besides frequently calling to find out where the other person is, they also need to know where the other person is and what they are doing at all times, checking up on them every day, which is quite bothersome.
How can one treat obsessive-compulsive disorder related to love?
Many people do these things almost unconsciously, and they don't think that love compulsion is a mental illness. In fact, there are many reasons for love compulsion, such as suspicion, jealousy, and lack of self-confidence.
In fact, when dating, we might as well change our mindset to make things easier for both of us. If you can't figure something out, you can go out for a walk or chat with your best friend or other friends. Give each other some "free" time. Don't feel like you need to be with your partner every minute of every day; that's completely unnecessary. Finally, no matter what problems you encounter, you must stay calm. Never keep calling if you can't get through the first time, until you "force" the other person to respond. This will make both of you very tired.
The above is an introduction to the manifestations of love compulsion. Undoubtedly, love compulsion is a relatively serious mental illness. In the long run, it will not only harm the intimate relationship between the two people, but also make one's mental state worse and worse. It is important to pay attention to it.
