They are the real person who is simultaneously a figure of fantasy, whose every appearance is destabilizing, whose every utterance must be decoded. For one thing, she has to deal with skeptical, ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Limerence is no ordinary crush or infatuation—it is an intense romantic obsession that can consume individuals, leaving them spellbound and enraptured. In this article, we will explore ...

Limerence involves an obsessive infatuation with a specific person. This individual’s feelings toward the person with limerence are typically unclear. This can cause the individual with limerence to ...

In her latest film "Marry Me" (out Friday), Jennifer Lopez's character decides to marry a random concert-goer (Owen Wilson) she spots in the crowd. While it's a less-than-ordinary scenario, it raises ...

Is it love or unhealthy obsession? These two signs can help you determine if your current fixation could turn into real love. It’s not uncommon to meet someone and fall head over heels, despite barely ...

Daria Snadowsky, whose Anatomy of a Single Girl is out today (Jan. 8), explains why we should all fall in limerence rather than love … Daria: Ever notice how all the words associated with falling in ...

This is a story that starts with you, in kindergarten, placing your mat next to the boy you like at nap time. When you get to sixth grade, you cross your fingers under your seat—hoping to see his name ...

Word of the Day: There are emotions that feel steady and familiar, and then there are emotions that arrive like a sudden storm. Today's word of the day, 'limerence', belongs to the second kind. It ...

An unhealthy obsession? Or a way to deal with modern dating?

Overwhelming, distressing, all-consuming: this little-known form of romantic longing can have a devastating impact. Tom Bellamy, a neuroscientist, was happily married when he developed feelings for ...