Obsessive love disorder (OLD), while not officially recognized in medical literature, describes an intense fixation on loved ones, treating them almost like a possession or an object. It usually comes with delusional jealousy and beliefs about unfaithfulness. Having this disorder can damage yourself and the person you love. Take this ‘Do you have an obsessive love disorder’ quiz to discover if you may have an obsessive love disorder.
1. Do you talk about the person you’re in love with often?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
2. Do you get jealous when you see your crush or partner speaking to other women or men?
A. Yes, all of the time
B. No
C. Only if they look better than me
3. Do you find yourself excessively preoccupied with someone you have strong feelings for?
A. Yes, very often
B. Never or rarely
C. Sometimes
4. Are you currently obsessing over someone?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
5. Do you talk positively or negatively about your partner?
A. All positive
B. Both, I can see that they are not perfect but that is okay
C. I'm aware of the negative things but I try to focus on the positive
6. Do you get angry if someone says anything bad about your crush/partner?
A. Yes, I get angry
B. Sometimes when they are very rude
C. I might feel bad but I do not react
7. Which of the following do you obsess the most about?
A. People who I am attached to
B. Mostly fictional characters, celebrities
C. Nobody specific
8. How often do you interact with someone you love on social media?
A. At least a few times in a day
B. Sometimes., when I check on my feed
C. I do not have a count
9. If you partner does not answer their phone, do you call them excessively?
A. Yes
B. No, they will call me back
C. I might get worried and call them a few times
10. Do you think you are deeply in love with someone?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not sure
11. Do you feel like you overtext people you’re in love with?
A. Yes, I can't help it
B. No, just when necessary
C. Sometimes
12. When you’re with your family and friends, do you feel you need to speak about your crush or partner?
A. Yes, they are constantly on my mind
B. No, not really
C. I don’t need it, but I do if it seems relevant
13. Do you often dream about your crush or partner?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
14. Do you lose focus on important tasks because you're thinking about the person you’re in love with?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
15. Does this person know you’re in love with them?
A. Yes, of course!
B. No, because I’m not in love with them
C. Not yet
