In this episode, we delve into relationship-centered obsessions, which affect about 20% of the general population. Whether you're single and worried about finding the right partner or concerned that you're too damaged for a healthy relationship, this episode explores how these obsessions manifest and what you can do about them. Learn about mindfulness techniques, building self-trust, creating healthy boundaries, and tolerating uncertainty. Tune in for practical strategies to navigate singlehood while managing relationship OCD.

00:00 Surprising Facts About Relationship Obsessions

02:35 Common Intrusive Thoughts and Challenges

04:28 Practical Strategies for Managing Relationship OCD

04:52 Mindfulness Techniques for Dating

07:05 Building Self-Trust and Tolerating Uncertainty

09:39 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

09:56 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Preview

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Are you struggling to know if your relationship doubts are real or just OCD? In this episode, we dive deep into relationship breakups, how to recognize when it's time to leave, and the difference between relationship OCD and genuine relationship problems.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 Introduction: The struggle between real doubts and relationship OCD

00:02:13 Signs it's time to break up:

• When your mental health is suffering
• Impact on work, friendships, and daily peace
• Inconsistent patterns of change
• Being the only one putting in effort

00:03:45 Why we stay when we should leave:

• Fear of being alone
• Investment fallacy ("I've already put in so much time")
• Fear of failure
• Worry about not finding someone better

00:05:00 Relationship OCD vs. Real Problems:

• How to distinguish between intrusive thoughts and genuine concerns
• Examining the evidence
• Tools for clarity in decision-making

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• Chat with Erin AI
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Next Week: Tune in to learn how relationship doubts manifest whether you're dating, single, married, or divorced.

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Super excited to introduce Trish Blackwell, host of the top-ranked Confidence Podcast with over 6 million downloads, on today’s episode of the Bossing Up Overcoming OCD show! Trish shares her journey of high achievement and how overachieving impacted her self-trust and confidence. We chat about the intertwined relationship between self-trust and confidence, and discuss practical tools to build these essential skills. From her background as a competitive swimmer to overcoming eating disorders and OCD-like tendencies, Trish emphasizes the importance of being a friend to yourself and developing daily habits like journaling and self-validation. If you’re dealing with OCD, struggling with self-trust, or simply want to boost your confidence, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Tune in to learn how to manage life’s curveballs and build resilience through self-trust.

🔗 www.trishblackwell.com

🔗 www.collegeofconfidence.com

🔗 www.instagram.com/trish_blackwell

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guest Trish Blackwell 01:38 Trish Blackwell's Journey to Self-Trust 03:50 The Importance of Self-Trust in Creating Confidence 06:56 Practical Tips for Building Self-Trust 14:16 Overcoming Overcommitment and Self-Criticism 19:33 Daily Habits for Self-Trust 22:20 Conclusion and Where to Find More

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