ABSTRACT There is need for more knowledge concerning couple relationships and obsessive-compulsive disorder. In this study, patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder were interviewed in focus groups concerning how their illness influences relationship with their partner. The interviews were analyzed phenomenological. The results show that obsessive-compulsive disorder can cause mental and physical distance, the patient can feel monitored and pathologized by the partner’s accommodation and support, and the patient can monitor that the partner follows the rituals. The disturbed power balance can last even in periods with low symptom level. Power-related aspects should be emphasized in couple therapy for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

中文翻译：

---

强迫症对伴侣关系的影响：一项定性研究

摘要 需要更多关于夫妻关系和强迫症的知识。在这项研究中，强迫症患者在焦点小组中就他们的疾病如何影响与伴侣的关系进行了采访。对访谈进行了现象学分析。结果表明，强迫症会导致精神和身体上的距离，患者可以感受到伴侣的适应和支持被监控和病态化，患者可以监控伴侣遵循仪式。即使在症状水平较低的时期，被扰乱的能量平衡也会持续。在强迫症患者的夫妻治疗中应强调与权力有关的方面。