What Is Limerence? Signs, Symptoms, and How It Affects Mental Health

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Limerence is a psychological state of intense emotional fixation on another person. It often involves obsessive thoughts, emotional dependency, fantasies about reciprocation, and overwhelming anxiety surrounding the relationship or perceived relationship. Many people confuse limerence with love, but the two are not always the same thing. Healthy love tends to develop through stability, trust, vulnerability, […]

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