Get to know OCD

Valentine’s Day & OCD: How Obsessive Doubts Can Ruin Your Love Life


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Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a time of love and celebration, but for those struggling with OCD — especially Relationship OCD — it can feel like anything but. Instead of enjoying the moment, obsessive doubts creep in: Am I really in love? What if this isn’t the right person? What if I’ll never find true love? These relentless questions don’t lead to clarity—they lead to anxiety, second-guessing, and, in some cases, pushing away the very relationships that matter most. It’s exhausting, and no amount of reassurance ever seems to quiet the uncertainty for long.

But what if the real problem isn’t your relationship — it’s the OCD itself? In this video, we’ll explore how obsessive thoughts and compulsions hijack love, making you feel like you need constant certainty in a world where love is built on trust and growth, not perfection. We’ll talk about why the search for the "perfect" relationship is a trap and how exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy can help you break free.

If OCD is affecting your relationships, help is available. NOCD therapists are specialty-trained in ERP therapy to help you build healthier, more fulfilling connections. Book a free 15-minute call to learn more about specialized treatment at https://learn.nocd.com/YT

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