Relationship OCD (ROCD) Test
A confidential self-assessment adapted from two validated measures: the Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (ROCI) and the Partner-Related Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms Inventory (PROCSI), which capture the intrusive doubts and checking that define relationship OCD. You get an instant, plain-language result that separates relationship-centered from partner-centered symptoms, plus an optional in-depth personalized report or bring to a therapist.
Relationship OCD (ROCD) Test is a free, confidential 12-question self-assessment, adapted from the ROCI and PROCSI. It takes about 4 minutes, runs entirely in your browser, and gives you a plain-language score across 4 interpretation bands plus an optional in-depth report. It is an educational screening, not a diagnosis.
Two faces of relationship obsessing, not just a worry score
Relationship OCD is not the same as normal doubt. This assessment adapts the ROCI and PROCSI to measure how much distress obsessive relationship thoughts cause you and where they cluster, because the pattern points toward the right kind of help.
Total symptom score
Your combined score from 0 to 48, reflecting how much distress obsessive relationship doubts and checking have caused you in the past month.
Two symptom dimensions
Relationship-centered doubts (about your own feelings and whether the relationship is right) and partner-centered doubts (fixating on a partner's perceived flaws). Each is scored on its own so you can see which drives the distress.
The ego-dystonic quality
ROCD doubts are unwanted, repetitive, and hard to switch off, and they pull for checking and reassurance. That intrusive, distressing quality is what separates ROCD from an ordinary read on whether a relationship fits.
| Feature | Typical free quiz | Psychology.com |
|---|---|---|
| Items from validated ROCD scales | Rarely | Yes, from the ROCI and PROCSI |
| Relationship vs partner-centered split | No | Yes, both scored separately |
| Frames doubt as a symptom, not a verdict | No | Yes, ego-dystonic framing |
| Clinician-reviewed interpretation | Rarely | Yes, clinician reviewed |
| Optional in-depth personalized report | No | Yes, written to your exact scores |
| Confidential (no data sent) | Often tracked | Runs in your browser |
How scoring works
Answers are scored 0–48 in total. Your result falls into one of 4 bands:
| Score | Band | What it suggests |
|---|---|---|
| 0–9 | Minimal relationship-focused obsessing | Your total falls in the low range. Occasional questions about a relationship are part of being human, and at this level they do not look like the persistent, distressing pattern of relationship OCD. |
| 10–19 | Some obsessive relationship doubt | Your total is in the mild range. Some intrusive doubts and checking are showing up. Many people move through periods like this, and it is very workable with support. |
| 20–31 | Notable ROCD-type symptoms | Your total is in the moderate range. Obsessive doubts and checking appear to be taking up real time and causing meaningful distress, and a professional assessment could be valuable. |
| 32–48 | Strong ROCD-type symptoms | Your total is in the high range. Symptoms at this level are usually distressing and time-consuming, and they respond well to the right treatment. |
Methodology & sources
The 12 questions are adapted from two validated instruments developed by Doron, Derby, Szepsenwol and Talmor (2012): six relationship-centered items reflecting the Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (ROCI) and six partner-centered items reflecting the Partner-Related Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms Inventory (PROCSI). Each item asks how much an experience has bothered or distressed you, usually over the past month, rated from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely), for a maximum total of 48. The ROCI measures relationship-centered symptoms (obsessive doubts about your own feelings and the rightness of the relationship); the PROCSI measures partner-centered symptoms (preoccupation with a partner's perceived inadequacies), along with the checking and reassurance that tend to follow. Both dimensions are scored separately in your result.
This test is provided for education and self-reflection, not diagnosis. Relationship OCD is understood as one presentation of obsessive-compulsive disorder rather than a problem with the relationship itself, so these scales measure the intrusive, distressing quality of the doubts, not whether your relationship is good. If you want to look at the wider OCD picture across contamination, checking, ordering, and other themes, the broader <a href="/tests/ocd">OCD test</a> based on the OCI-R is a useful companion. Unlike the OCI-R, these scales do not have a single published clinical cutoff for a combined score, so we present bands as levels of preoccupation for reflection, not thresholds that confirm a condition.
References
- Doron G, Derby DS, Szepsenwol O, Talmor D. Tainted love: Exploring relationship-centered obsessive compulsive symptoms in two non-clinical cohorts. J Obsessive Compuls Relat Disord. 2012;1(1):16–24.
- Doron G, Derby DS, Szepsenwol O, Talmor D. Flaws and all: Exploring partner-focused obsessive-compulsive symptoms. J Obsessive Compuls Relat Disord. 2012;1(4):234–243.
Cite this source
Psychology.com. (2026, August 28). Relationship OCD (ROCD) Test. Psychology.com. https://psychology.com/tests/rocd
Relationship OCD (ROCD) Test FAQ
What is a relationship OCD (ROCD) test?
It is a short, research-based screening that measures how much distress obsessive relationship doubts and checking have caused you over the past month, split into relationship-centered and partner-centered symptoms. The ROCI and PROCSI are validated self-report measures of these symptoms, but a questionnaire is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.
How is ROCD different from normal relationship doubts?
Most people question a relationship sometimes. ROCD doubts are different in quality: they are unwanted, repetitive, hard to switch off, and they drive checking and reassurance that bring only brief relief. The distress usually feels out of proportion to the relationship itself. Normal doubt tends to resolve with reflection, while obsessive doubt keeps circling back.
How does this differ from the general OCD test?
Relationship OCD is one theme within OCD. This test zooms in on relationship and partner-focused obsessions using the ROCI and PROCSI. The broader <a href="/tests/ocd">OCD test</a> based on the OCI-R screens across many themes such as contamination, checking, ordering, and unwanted intrusive thoughts. Many people find it helpful to take both.
Does a high score mean I should leave my relationship?
No. A high score points to obsessive-compulsive symptoms, not to a verdict on the relationship. In fact, treatment for ROCD focuses on the anxiety and the checking rather than on answering the doubt, because chasing certainty tends to feed the cycle. A therapist who treats OCD can help you tell the two apart.
Is this test a diagnosis?
No. It is for education and self-reflection only. Only a licensed clinician can diagnose OCD, usually through a structured interview. If your results concern you, consider talking with a therapist who treats OCD.
Is the test really confidential?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server, never stored, and never linked to you. No account is needed.
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