Why Some People Get Caught Up in Limerence: Unpacking the Psychology and Emotions Behind Romantic Obsession

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Have you ever found yourself obsessively fixating on someone, constantly checking your phone for a text, or over-analyzing every small interaction? If so, you might be experiencing limerence—a term used to describe a state of intense romantic obsession where every gesture feels loaded with meaning, and the object of your affection occupies your mind constantly.

But why do some people become trapped in limerence, while others experience love more smoothly? Let’s break ...