An interesting question that often comes up in discussions about limerence, is the potential for overlap with other personality traits. Perhaps, given the intrusive thoughts and obsessive nature of …
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Relapse
Double meaning here - both the end to a work-induced blog hiatus, and another post on limerence as person addiction... Using the framework of "person addiction" as a way of understanding …
Limerence music
Super-busy with the day job at the moment, so behind on blogging. Whenever possible, I work with some background music. Often this needs to be classical (or at least lyric-free) but sometimes …
Rationalisation
A treacherous tendency of the limerent brain, of which we must all be wary, is rationalisation. This takes the form of self-justifications for why interactions with LO are necessary (when they …
Taking control
When limerent for someone unsuitable, you are faced with the challenge of using your judgement and wisdom to overcome the neurophysiological storm of addictive reward, and get away from the most …
Romantic love
Busy with work, but here's another good video by Helen Fisher. Her checklist for romantic love is a near perfect definition of limerence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoKbMPyBwF8 Bit …