Mid-December can be challenging if you're dealing with relationship anxiety or relationship OCD. With the added pressure of holiday cheer and gift-giving, it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we explore what's normal versus obsessional in relationship concerns, provide behind-the-scenes tips, and offer a quiz to help you determine if your concerns are reasonable.

Learn how to differentiate between typical relationship doubts and obsessional worries and find strategies to overcome them. We also discuss a study highlighting the higher stress and depression levels in those with relationship OCD and introduce a 12-week program to help build true fulfillment in your relationship. Tune in next week for a discussion on self-worth and mindset as we head into the new year.

00:00 Introduction to Types of Worry and Holiday Stress

02:06 Understanding Relationship OCD

02:45 Quiz and Self-Assessment

03:26 Research Insights on Relationship OCD

06:12 Typical vs. Obsessional Relationship Worries

07:06 Information Seekers vs. Reassurance Seekers

10:01 Examples and Scenarios

19:35 Conclusion and Next Steps

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