Obsessive, irrational worry about boyfriend cheating?
Excuse any improper grammar, I'm on through my phone.
I read in probably the best overview of OCD I've ever read that one of the symptoms of OCD is obsessively worrying about infidelity. And lately I've been consumed by the worry that my boyfriend might be cheating on me, even though he has never given me any reason at all to think he would be. It's irrational but I can't get rid of it and nothing is really consoling me. I was wondering if anyone else experiences this? I mean it's one thing I'd you've been cheated on in the past or if you have actual reason to be suspicious, but in my situation it's purely irrational. How do I deal with this?
Hey there. I can relate to you on this. I was in a long-term relationship (5 years) that ended mutually. Cheating never happened in the relationship. Now that I am in a relationship with an absolutely fantastic guy I have found myself thinking just like you. Any little blip in the routine, like him not texting back right away, or maybe even being short with me over a text, had my mind thinking of the worst. I made up crazy scenarios in my head and would get so upset. And it's all so pointless! Listen, at the end of the day who does he call or come home to? You are in competition with no one and I am sure he thinks the world of you. Sometimes the way we feel on the inside does not match how someone else feels towards us. By not over-thinking every little thing we have grown much closer and I am able to absorb much more love now that I am at ease most of the time. You deserve to have that. Train yourself, next time you start thinking of him possibly cheating on you, stop yourself. Think; he has never given me a reason to believe he isn't being honest. He, too, deserves to be trusted just like he trusts you. I know how frustrating it can be. hugs xx
Clarify. True.Break-up.
Then life.
But that is within you're values and self-respect .
I'm glad someone else out there has dealt with this too, that makes me feel way better ^-^
Your advice is great. Thank you so much :3
I am in this too, (r)OCD really sucks :/
I know how this feel all too well...
So frustrating too :/ x
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Me too, this sucks :(
