What is it really like to love someone with OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)?

In this episode of The OCD Confessional, Liam interviews Alicia and her husband, Spence Hill, about what it’s like to be in a relationship with someone living with OCD. Together, they talk openly about how OCD has shown up in their marriage, the moments that were hardest to navigate, and what’s helped them grow stronger as a couple.

Spence shares what partners often struggle with silently — from knowing when to support vs. step back, to understanding compulsions without reinforcing them, to learning how love and patience evolve alongside treatment and recovery.

This episode is for:
• Partners of people with OCD
• Anyone supporting a loved one with intrusive thoughts
• Couples navigating mental health together

🎙️ The OCD Confessional is about honest conversations, shared experiences, and reminding people they’re not alone.

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Supported by NOCD
If you or someone you love is struggling with OCD, check out NOCD — a leading virtual health platform that connects people with licensed therapists specially trained in Evidence-Based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. NOCD offers live video sessions, between-session therapist messaging, access to in-app therapeutic tools, and a global peer community. Their goal: make expert OCD treatment accessible, effective, and affordable.

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🧠 The OCD Confessional is hosted by Liam Martin & Alicia Hill — real stories, intrusive thoughts, and the tools we use to cope (with plenty of laughter).

Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is intended for education, awareness, and community support only. It does not provide therapy or professional mental-health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please seek help from a licensed mental-health professional. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Loving Someone with OCD: A Partner’s Perspective with Spence Hill