My best friend lives with Ocd. She has a hard time because we are always late for all planning but as a friend I have to understanding that managing compulsions will take time. I cherish her but getting to a movie on time oh boy would be pleasant.

It's a joy to read the replies I have received though I am sorry to know there are numbers of people suffering from OCD and in many different ways, meaning the ways it seems to manifest itself. So, 'Anonymous', I thank you very much for making the statement that "understanding that managing compulsions will take time." It iis hard to watch a loved one suffer this and hard to maintain patience with one another. I will somehow FIND A WAY to pull off the difficult tasks of loving someone with OCD especially when there is no recognition on their part to date. I despise using the word "fear" but it is a "healthy fear" in that I do NOT wish to drive them away from what should be or could be a wonderful mother-in-law ~ daughter-in- law relationship. I want very much to have a good, strong and healthy relationship!
PS: I'll be checking back or looking for future emails from Mayo Clinic.