Ah, the bittersweet agony of a crush. That awful mix of exhilaration and anxiety, boldness and insecurity, hope and fear, giddiness and embarrassment. For some, a crush is a stimulating and …
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Unanswered questions about limerence
From time to time I speak with journalists about limerence and its implications. The latest time was just this week, and the last question she asked me was: If there was one study you could carry …
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For those who are stuck
Following on from last week's discussion about whether fighting for a relationship is a good idea, the opposite problem is also a common trigger for limerence... Should I stay with them? …
Coffeehouse: should I fight for them?
One of the most complicated questions that I receive from people in distress, on all parts of the limerence spectrum, is "should I fight for them?" In this scenario, "them" could be an unfaithful …
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Testosterone and limerence
Long time readers will know that I tend to investigate limerence as a physiological phenomenon - what interests me most is how the altered mental state of limerence emerges from the functioning of the …
A research project on limerence
I've lamented before about the lack of research specifically aimed at understanding limerence as a psychological phenomenon. The LwL Guide to Limerence summarises the evidence base for interested …