Lack of Affection
Affection and love are often considered essential to human survival since humans are sociable species that thrive on interaction with others. Individuals with OCPD often overanalyze their emotions and strive only to make logical and objective decisions and behavior. However, this is detrimental in forming relationships and friendships since emotions and affection are usually subjective and instinctive.
Anxiety, depression, and other symptoms of OCPD may have a severe effect on the well-being of the non-OCPD partner or friend because of their lack of affection. Since they are highly focused on having control and achieving flawlessness, they may perceive affection as unnecessary and irrational. They may find it difficult to show emotion and find it challenging to receive displays of emotion from others. They could also fail to see the unintended consequences of their lack of affection, depriving them of meaningful human contact.
Recent studies have shown that mental pressures may negatively affect the body at the cellular and molecular levels, ultimately leading to worse health and a lower quality of life. However, research shows that keeping optimism, happiness, and affection may help protect against the adverse effects of stress, aid in the fight against illness, and increase longevity.
