The monthly trip to the LwL virtual coffeehouse is here. Your stimulant, sir This week I just have a few announcements for the patrons before the conversations kick off. First, thanks to …
Tell me your biggest limerence problems
I get lots of emails. Lots of people are struggling with limerence. Understandable, really, given that addiction to another person has a hugely disruptive effect on life. What? I'm …
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Finding purposeful work
Last summer, after a quarter of a century working as an academic scientist, I quit my job. Some of my friends thought I was mad. Tenured positions in elite universities are highly sought after, Iβd …
Bits and pieces of news
Another busy week in the Bellamy household, so just a quick update on events this week. First up is the latest YouTube video - all about midlife limerence. …
Youtube milestone and job opening
Yay! I hit the 10K subs milestone on my YouTube channel this morning. I've also hit the point where I need help. I'm looking for a freelance video editor with experience of editing talking …
Coffeehouse: what being a limerent means for your love life
The time has come for another open house discussion thread in the LwL Coffeehouse. *Sslluurrpp* This week, I have a specific topic on my mind. I first started this blog after a bad limerence …
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Playing with fire
Note: this is an updated version of an earlier post It's not an easy thing to abstain from bliss. For limerents in a long-term relationship who are suddenly struck by limerence for someone …
A comprehensive guide to limerence recovery
Quick post this week, as I've been working on a lot in the background. One project has been to put together a more comprehensive guide to how to recover from limerence. I've written lots of blog …
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Some interesting questions about limerence
A couple of days ago, I held a launch event for my book, Smitten, at Five Leaves - an excellent independent bookshop in Nottingham. It was a fun evening. My wife, Teika, gamely agreed to act …
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Coffeehouse: the Observer
Time for another visit to the LwL virtual coffeehouse. Where limerents lurk in the background I've been away for most of this week, without much access to emails, so naturally that corresponded …
What does it mean to be purposeful?
Note: This post is a reprint of a recent newsletter which is the start of a new series on purposeful living. If you'd like to sign up to get my newsletter, join below! The best cure for …
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One last push
The publication date for the UK edition of Smitten is imminent - next tuesday, April 8th. It's the best summary of everything I've learned about limerence since starting the blog. I'm proud of it. …











