One of the recurring themes of the blog is the tension that often exists between limerence and long-term love. Sometimes, when the stars align, limerence can transition into the kind of affectional …
Taking action to improve your life
At the start of the year, I began a series of posts on the elements of purposeful living. It's turned out to be an eventful year for me, and not gone the way I planned, but as summer comes to an end …
How limerence can lead to renewal
In the last few posts, I've concentrated on the elements of purposeful living. There are two reasons why. First, purposeful living is a good way to protect yourself against the destructive aspects …
Case study: relentless limerence
Today's case study comes from Rachel, who is happily married, but suffering from unrelenting limerence. The quick summary of her situation is that she had a hunch that a colleague of her husband was …
Coffeehouse: how to resist temptation
I've been away this week on work business, but managed to find some time between meetings to discover a lovely old-fashioned coffeehouse with oak-panelled walls, chrome fixtures and fittings, a …
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How to tell someone you just want to be friends
For compassionate people, it can be upsetting to discover that a friend has become infatuated with you. Everyone likes to be admired, but when you care for someone without having romantic feelings, …
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