I sometimes try to imagine what early love feels like for non-limerents. One of the tragedies of the two tribes, is that we each make assumptions about what the other is thinking or feeling based …
Limerence and maladaptive daydreaming
Psychology is littered with attempts to describe a common source of distress, and define it as a specific condition, syndrome or disorder. Limerence is a great example of this principle. For …
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Misperception of romantic interest
Hope is a big part of limerence. Hope that a romantic relationship might be possible. Hope that they might feel the same way about you. Hope that you might get to experience the ecstatic …
Playing with fire
Note: this is an updated version of an earlier post It's not an easy thing to abstain from bliss. For limerents in a long-term relationship who are suddenly struck by limerence for someone …
Person addiction
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 …