I never got to bond with my mom. Not in the way most daughters get to bond with their moms. For me, I guess it's always just been easier this way.
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Growing Up with an Emotionally Unavailable Mom – Part Two

CONTENT WARNING: This post mentions sexual abuse.

You’re supposed to be able to go to friends and family for guidance. They’re supposed to help you when times are tough and you need a shoulder to lean on.

When you never got that experience in your life, it really messes you up. It creates lasting damage that you’re supposed to be able to hurdle over.

This is part two of my Growing Up with an Emotionally Unavailable Mom series. Please read part one to get more background info.

Relationship OCD is the kind of doubt that seeps in unexpectedly and chips away at the very core of love. Here are common obsessions and compulsions of ROCD
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Relationship OCD and the Fantasy of Finding “The One”

Although I’ve lived with mental illness my whole life, I am not a medical professional. If you need help finding a mental health care provider, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit BetterHelp to talk to a certified therapist online at an affordable price. This post contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclaimer.

Imagine your wedding day. Think about the thoughts you have right before you walk down the aisle. Think about your cold feet. Soak up all the doubts, reservations, and skepticisms circling in your brain, encompassing your entire being.

Now imagine having that feeling all day long, every single day. That’s Relationship OCD.

It’s the kind of doubt that seeps in unexpectedly and begins to chip away at the very core of love. Every concept of life. Every part of you. It’s one of the cruelest things life could ever throw at you.

Here are the common obsessions, compulsions, and treatment plans for Relationship OCD (ROCD):

8 Offensive Phrases People with OCD are Sick of Hearing
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8 Offensive Phrases People with OCD are Sick of Hearing

Although I’ve lived with mental illness my whole life, I am not a medical professional. If you need help finding a mental health care provider, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit BetterHelp to talk to a certified therapist online at an affordable price. This post contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclaimer here.

We all have said things we didn’t mean. We’ve also all said something we didn’t know was hurtful. When you live with a mental illness, you’re more likely to pay attention to what others say.

There is so much stigma surrounding mental health and mental illnesses. Every single day I hear or see a new thing mentioning it. It’s like I can never escape.

Here are 8 offensive phrases people with OCD are sick of hearing:

You have to actively choose to show your partner love. These next 5 tips are little things you can do today that can help improve your relationship.
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5 Little Things You Can Do to Improve Your Relationship Today

Being in a relationship is a never-ending process. It’s an on-going act of love. You don’t get just married and call it a day.

Remember all those things you did to try and woo your partner in the first place? Why did you stop doing them? Did you just get too comfortable? Did you get lazy?

The point is you have to actively choose to show your partner love. These next 5 tips are little things you can do today that can help improve your relationship.

4 Important Reasons Why I Don't Go to Therapy Anymore
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4 Important Reasons Why I Don’t Go to Therapy Anymore

Although I’ve lived with mental illness my whole life, I am not a medical professional. If you need help finding a mental health care provider, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit BetterHelp to talk to a certified therapist online at an affordable price. This post contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclaimer here.

CONTENT WARNING: This post mentions self-harm and suicide.

Don’t get me wrong. I know I need therapy. In fact, I want to go to therapy. I think therapy is awesome

Every single person can benefit from it, because therapy isn’t just for people who are mentally ill. Everyone goes through things that they a hard time coping with. People should always find new ways to grow and improve themselves.

I wish I could go seek help. It’s just so hard for me. Here are 4 unfortunate reasons why I no longer go to therapy anymore:

25 Date Ideas for Those With Qualtiy Time Love Language
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25 Date Ideas for Those With Quality Time Love Language

We all receive love differently. We also all give love differently.

It’s so important to communicate with your partner, so you can both find out how you each receive love. Focusing on each other’s primary love language can help both of you show your love in a way that is understood by both.

You can figure out your love language here. I highly recommend reading up on it more in this book. It’s a #1 bestseller, and so many people have said it has saved their marriage.

These next 25 dates are amazing for not only the partner whose primary love language is quality time but for both partners to create lasting memories you can both cherish.