Ever fallen in love with someone while your brain kept running diagnostics? Welcome to OCD in Love — The Battle Between Control and Connection, where romance meets rumination and every “I love you” gets fact-checked. This week, The Cynical Romantic wrestles with intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, and the irresistible urge to overthink every emoji. From high-school dating disasters and 18-month “relationship warranties” to the science of reassurance-seeking, this post dives deep into why control feels safer than vulnerability—and why it’s also the fastest way to kill a spark. Equal parts confessional and psychological survival guide, it’s a story of learning to laugh at your anxiety, love through uncertainty, and maybe even stop auditing text messages.

Read it under Do Better. Be Better. and remember: real love isn’t perfect—it’s persistently imperfect, and that’s what makes it worth it.

Dive into The Cynical Romantic’s world of overthinking, overfeeling, and occasionally oversharing. From ADHD brain hacks to relationship red flags, this is your one-stop shop for emotional wellness, self-awareness, and the occasional existential giggle. Because who says mental health can’t come with a punchline?