OCD and Marriage

Relationships

Being Curious and Humble Can Improve Your Relationship

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on November 3, 2023

If active listening is important to developing relationships, then asking powerful questions can be an effective tool to improve them.

If active listening is important to developing relationships, then asking powerful questions can be an effective tool to improve them.

Education

The Need for Mad Studies in Higher Education

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on October 6, 2023

How can we move forward if we don't understand what's holding us back?

How can we move forward if we don't understand what's holding us back?

Humor

Using Humor to Cope With Mental Disorders in Relationships

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on September 3, 2023

Your inner comedian can benefit a relationship challenged by a psychological disorder.

Your inner comedian can benefit a relationship challenged by a psychological disorder.

Education

Mental Health Advocacy

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on August 4, 2023

Seeking relief from serious issues? Help is out there—if you know where to look.

Seeking relief from serious issues? Help is out there—if you know where to look.

OCD

The Stigma of Seeking Help: How the Military Mirrors Society

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on July 7, 2023

Veterans with psychological struggles don't have to face them alone.

Veterans with psychological struggles don't have to face them alone.

OCD

Reflections on OCD

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on June 2, 2023

Personal Perspective: Ever wonder how you can cope with a mental disorder? Try telling a story about it.

Personal Perspective: Ever wonder how you can cope with a mental disorder? Try telling a story about it.

OCD

Obsessive Thoughts and the Imp of the Perverse

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on May 5, 2023

Do you have bad thoughts now and then? Learn how to deal with them.

Do you have bad thoughts now and then? Learn how to deal with them.

OCD

How Storytelling Can Enhance Therapy for OCD

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on April 7, 2023

Telling your story can be a powerful way for you and your family to respond to OCD.

Telling your story can be a powerful way for you and your family to respond to OCD.

OCD

What About OCD Caregivers?

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on March 4, 2023

Personal Perspective: So, your significant other has OCD. What are some tools you can use?

Personal Perspective: So, your significant other has OCD. What are some tools you can use?

Marriage

Losing the Masks That Prevent a Marriage From Growing

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on February 1, 2023

Married couples can strengthen their relationships by examining a few aspects of their false selves.

Married couples can strengthen their relationships by examining a few aspects of their false selves.

Relationships

Sex and Intimacy in Marriages with OCD

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on January 2, 2023

Coping with OCD in any marriage can be tough, especially in the bedroom. Here are some ways to navigate these challenges.

Coping with OCD in any marriage can be tough, especially in the bedroom. Here are some ways to navigate these challenges.

OCD

Mindfulness and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on November 25, 2022

Losing focus in your relationship? Mindfulness can help you begin to ground yourself and rebuild your marriage.

Losing focus in your relationship? Mindfulness can help you begin to ground yourself and rebuild your marriage.

Leadership

Servant Leadership in Relationships

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on November 4, 2022

Are you "equal" to your life partner? Here's how servant leadership can strengthen any committed relationship.

Are you "equal" to your life partner? Here's how servant leadership can strengthen any committed relationship.

Assertiveness

Assertive Communication: Required in All OCD Marriages

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on October 8, 2022

Do you feel unheard in your relationship? Listening is critical and not as hard as you may think.

Do you feel unheard in your relationship? Listening is critical and not as hard as you may think.

Gratitude

Gratefulness: A Necessary Ingredient for Relationships

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on September 6, 2022

Are you taking your partner for granted? Maybe it's time to be more grateful for them and your relationship.

Are you taking your partner for granted? Maybe it's time to be more grateful for them and your relationship.

OCD

Managing Strong Emotions in an OCD Marriage

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on August 9, 2022

Avoiding touchy-feely emotions in your OCD-affected marriage? Think again.

Avoiding touchy-feely emotions in your OCD-affected marriage? Think again.

Empathy

OCD and the Challenges of Empathy in Marriage

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on June 27, 2022

You love your partner, but do you really understand them? Empathy can improve any relationship over the long term.

You love your partner, but do you really understand them? Empathy can improve any relationship over the long term.

Trust

Building a Relationship with Respect: The Bank of Civility

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on May 23, 2022

Is respecting your partner just a superficial appeasement? What if we were truly genuine in honoring our partners?

Is respecting your partner just a superficial appeasement? What if we were truly genuine in honoring our partners?

Marriage

What Makes a Good Marriage?

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on May 4, 2022

How can OCD affect your marriage? Knowing what makes a marriage healthy is a good place to start.

How can OCD affect your marriage? Knowing what makes a marriage healthy is a good place to start.