In a healthy relationship, both partners ideally contribute equally. Each cares for the other in the way they themselves would want to be cared for. Of course, this balance naturally shifts from time to time—for example, when your partner experiences a loss, you might need to step up more…

Breakups are hard on anyone, but if you’ve been through a particularly difficult relationship, you may be dealing with relationship trauma. Relationship trauma can happen in any connection where emotional or psychological harm occurred.

Living with OCD doesn’t mean you can’t have a fulfilling, loving relationship. People with OCD can and do live in healthy partnerships. However, it’s important to understand that OCD is a mental health condition that can contribute to particular relationship issues and complex dynamics…