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How thought loops make limerence worse
I've always approached limerence from the perspective of a neuroscientist. I think it's fascinating how the basic mechanisms of the reward and bonding systems can escalate a thrilling and …
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A new site for partners of limerents
One of the great things for me about running living with limerence is that I can write about whatever I like, correspond with lots of different people, and not worry too much about algorithms and …
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What’s coming next at LwL?
Following on from last week's coffeehouse, where I asked for feedback on what to prioritise in the coming months here at living with limerence, this is another quick post, just to set out my thoughts. …
Coffeehouse: summer musings
It's July. It's very hot in the UK. Must be time for a nice steaming cup of coffee. Makes perfect sense I usually try to use the summer break as a chance to catch up and reflect. To think about …
Best book of the year (so far)
I'm away on holiday this week, so just a quick check in with some good news. Smitten has been named one of the best non-fiction books of the year (so far) by Spotify. Obviously, I'm …
Escape from limerence when you can’t go No Contact
This week's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5uFIpp6Gy0 If you’re trapped in a mental state of limerence—a state of intense romantic infatuation—one of the best ways to recover is to go …
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