Understanding Boundaries and Compassion in Relationships with People with OCD
Being in a relationship with someone who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be both deeply rewarding and challenging. OCD isn’t just about being tidy or organized
Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: How to Support and Strengthen Your Relationship
Being in a relationship with someone who has bipolar disorder can feel like weathering a stormy yet beautiful sea—sometimes calm and serene, other times tumultuous and unp
Living with High-Functioning OCD: When Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors Are Less Obvious
Living with OCD doesn’t always look like the stereotypical image of someone washing their hands repeatedly or lining up objects with precision. For many, it’s a quieter,
The Quiet Drift: Recognizing Emotional Disconnect in Long-Term Relationships
Long-term relationships are like rivers—they start strong and steady, but over time, small shifts in the current can cause a quiet drift. Emotional disconnect doesn’t al
The Invisible Weight: Loving Someone with Chronic Stress
Imagine loving someone who’s carrying an invisible backpack—one that’s filled with the quiet, constant weight of chronic stress. No one else might see it, but you know it’s
High-Functioning Depression: When Your Partner Seems Fine but Isn’t
On the surface, your partner seems perfectly fine—they laugh, work, and go through the motions of life. But underneath, they may be grappling with high-functioning depression, an
