"What if I'm just convincing myself that I love my partner?" (relationship anxiety / ROCD)

[@lauraj.6401]

I visited that blog in 2013. I was 20 and had just left my family home to move to Ireland to the guy I loved. Fast forward, we are still together. I almost left him so many times because my anxiety was so extreme. I sometimes still visit it. I sometimes doubt everything. The best thing I learned back then was the term “when fear is in the drivers seat” - sometimes you think it’s always in the driver seat but it isn’t and those are the moments you have to hold on to. Fear will never fully leave me, and that’s okay. I can live with her. but it’s important to remind myself that it is always just temporary. It comes and goes. Thank you so much for all you’ve done to me, a total stranger, who was able to choose love ❤

[@wisdomofanxiety]

This is very beautiful to read and receive, Laura. Thank you for taking the time to express your gratitude, and I'm so glad you chose love :).

[@jorklind]

I have a new one: I’m scared to even try any new relationships because I’m afraid of this happening.

[@karolina8465]

Same here, but I still want to try, because there's too much to lose.

[@honeymoney23]

what if you've never had those moments of clarity you speak of? just constant anxiety

[@brideofallunquietthings888]

Thank you for sharing so honestly, it was most helpful to me

[@wisdomofanxiety]

I'm so glad it was helpful.

[@melindagaspar316]

Thank you for your sweet wise words❤️ helped me so much!

[@wisdomofanxiety]

I'm so glad 🥰