"People may avoid romantic relationships for various reasons. Some genuinely prefer being single, others are focused on other life goals, and some may simply not feel drawn to dating at a certain stage in life. But for some, avoiding dating is not a free choice. Instead, it is driven by fear, doubt, and attempts to protect themselves from emotional distress. In these cases, relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder ( ROCD) may be operating quietly in the background, shaping decisions from behind the scenes."
"ROCD is a manifestation of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in which a person becomes excessively preoccupied with intrusive doubts and fears related to romantic relationships. These doubts may center on feelings of love, attraction, compatibility, or the long-term future of a relationship. 1 Like other forms of OCD, ROCD is not defined by the presence of doubts themselves, but by the repetitive, distressing nature of the thoughts and the ways the person attempts to cope with them."
People may avoid romantic relationships for many reasons, including genuine preference for singlehood, focus on other goals, or temporary lack of attraction. For some, avoidance is driven by fear, doubt, and attempts to prevent emotional distress. Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) involves excessive preoccupation with intrusive doubts about love, attraction, compatibility, or the future of a relationship. Obsessions cause distress and compulsions or avoidance are attempts to reduce that distress, which provide short-term relief but reinforce the disorder. Avoidance, in particular, maintains ROCD by favoring fear-driven withdrawal over closeness. Therapy helps people move toward connection while learning to tolerate doubt and discomfort.
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