How bad is having an OCD clean partner?

[Marblesxoxo]

If your partner really had OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) when it comes to cleanliness, how bad can that be? Is that really bad in a relationship?

I think that at least they're focusing on things being neat and clean, which can be a good trait. At least there is a clean, spotless house and clothes. Plus they would have good hygiene and have urges to be cleaned all the time. Yet, I know someone that claimed he had a girlfriend like that and it eventually caused a break-up.

[Finchie40]

My one ex had severe OCD and in the beginning it was fine but as time went on , it got worse and worse to the point I was no longer happy being in a relationship with her , because all she bitched and complained about was things being out of place and she always wanted to reorganize everything. The relationship got so boring to the point I ended it with her , because she didn’t know how to relax and unwind , and how dare I relax and unwind after working all week , the second I sat down , she had projects to be completed. I said Nope , the weekend is here and I am relaxing and unwinding not rearranging furniture every day

[Marblesxoxo]

Thank you for sharing your story. Wow, it can be quite difficult to handle someone like that. So if I got involved with a male version of your ex girlfriend then it would be just as intolerable.

[Finchie40]

Yes, sadly OCD is a mental illness that sadly there isn’t a cure for , so as time goes on it gets worse and worse for them and for you if you are in a relationship with them. So if you want to be with someone that has compulsive disorders that sadly make them look like a weirdo , then that’s clearly up to you if you want to be with someone like that. It’s not really the disorder that’s bad it’s the way they express it towards you. People with OCD are usually irritated and miserable a lot of things aren’t the way they want them to be , so if you want to be with someone that projects constant negativity then have fun with that shit. Me personally will never date an OCD person again in my life because sadly they are miserable and irritated constantly. There is barely any happiness cuz they worry about the littlest things that aren’t that big of a deal. Having a clean home is nice but it doesn’t have to be the main focus on your life if you get what I am saying.

[Fireguy17]

as long as they do not expect you to be that way it is ok, but it can get a bit old after a while.

[Marblesxoxo]

yeah it's one thing if they got that disorder but another for them to try to convert you

[MemeSupreme]

just talk with them

anyone with OCD might have annoying habits/routines or triggers, but it's gonna be 100x worse for us than it will be for you lol we're adults too so just talk to them. figure out what boundaries and needs you guys have, then see if it works. only way to find out

[RageBabe]

You know what? I suffer from OCD. I'm tidy, but I'm not obsessed with tidying up. It's not just an internet meme that says, "I'm so OCD I cleaned my house from top to bottom." OCD is more complicated than that. Do some research on OCD; it's a terrible mental illness to have to deal with.

[slatyb]

OCD is more than just keeping clean. "Disorder" means that it interferes with other activities.

[RageBabe]

You should have received SO. The top two responses came from two individuals who seemed to have no knowledge of OCD and were only trying to disparage those of us who suffer from this mental disease.

[slatyb]

@RageBabe Thanks. My brother-in-law suffers from a similar disorder that doesn't cause obsessive behavior but keeps someone focused on trivial matters to the point where they are unable to engage in their life.