You may have a partner with obsessive compulsive disorder, or you might be considering starting a relationship, but hesitant because the object of your affections has obsessive compulsive disorder . It can certainly be challenging if a person's symptoms threaten to interfere with all the fun you'd like to have. But then again, nobody's perfect. We all have something that nags us.

If that special someone in your life happens to have OCD, take heart. Many OCDsufferers manage to lead normal (or crazy and normal) lives, which includes marriage, children and career. Just because a person has OCD, does not mean that they cannot be a huge asset to your life and make an excellent partner and parent.

So here are some tips on how to treat your special someone and have a wonderful life regardless of their OCD: