Note: this is an updated version of an older post Limerence is an altered state of mind. That means its ultimate origins must lie in the brain. When Dorothy Tennov first defined limerence, she …
Why do workplace crushes happen?
Workplace crushes are very common. In the past, before the advent of dating apps and social media, workplace relationships were also very common. Many people met their future spouse through work, or …
The madness of limerence
In the last post I made the case for limerence causing a collapse of self-discipline, which I termed "appetite supremacy", and outlined some of the bad consequences that can follow. They are pretty …
Why limerents behave irresponsibly
In last week's open thread, I mentioned a phenomenon that affected me during limerence, when I could feel my sense of responsibility ebbing away during contact with my limerent object. As I described …
Hazardous limerent objects
In the last post we covered how fruitless it is to try and blame a limerent object for your own unwanted limerence. Even if they are to blame, it doesn't help your recovery. I stick by that principle, …
Coffeehouse: beating limerence when no contact is impossible
Another visit to the LwL coffeehouse where all of life's big problems are solved. Or people spout off to their online friends. Not sure which. Maybe both Today's topic for conversation comes …
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