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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Limerence is a mental state of profound romantic infatuation, first defined in the 1970s by the psychologist Dorothy Tennov. It is characterised by an initial period of elation and intense emotional arousal that can progress to an involuntary, obsessive craving for another person."
All very interesting stuff. Has anyone ever had/experienced it? |
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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago
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""Limerence is a mental state of profound romantic infatuation, first defined in the 1970s by the psychologist Dorothy Tennov. It is characterised by an initial period of elation and intense emotional arousal that can progress to an involuntary, obsessive craving for another person."
All very interesting stuff. Has anyone ever had/experienced it?"
The 'they can do no wrong' stage at the start of a relationship. Been there from both sides. |
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Yes, a few times and – I'm certain - will do so again some time in the future. I can't help it.
I think of it as a heightened state of euphoric mind, fuelled by romantic infatuation and channelled into my desire to covet someone I'm clearly drawn towards. There's always a crescendo before it tails off to a form of simmering normality driven by various factors of which I won't go into.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yes I’ve experienced it and I hope to do so again one day 
That's interesting because I never hope to again."
Yeah exactly this, it is not a normal state of love or infatuation it's an unhealthy, unrealistic obsession.
Eye's wide open and hopefully brain too next time |
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"Yes I’ve experienced it and I hope to do so again one day
That's interesting because I never hope to again."
I think that it all depends on your mindset. Mine is now very much open to possibility. For a long time it has been very closed to that but now it’s not. I do think it’s the most wonderful experience so I do hope to experience it again |
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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago
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"Yes I’ve experienced it and I hope to do so again one day
That's interesting because I never hope to again.
I think that it all depends on your mindset. Mine is now very much open to possibility. For a long time it has been very closed to that but now it’s not. I do think it’s the most wonderful experience so I do hope to experience it again "
I'd be the same now. I know its temporary stage and it's better that way. It's not sustainable long term which is a plus. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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""Limerence is a mental state of profound romantic infatuation, first defined in the 1970s by the psychologist Dorothy Tennov. It is characterised by an initial period of elation and intense emotional arousal that can progress to an involuntary, obsessive craving for another person."
All very interesting stuff. Has anyone ever had/experienced it?"
I mean, that just sounds like how I feel on any day that ends in a Y.
Fuck. |
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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago
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""Limerence is a mental state of profound romantic infatuation, first defined in the 1970s by the psychologist Dorothy Tennov. It is characterised by an initial period of elation and intense emotional arousal that can progress to an involuntary, obsessive craving for another person."
All very interesting stuff. Has anyone ever had/experienced it?"
Yes. I dwell in limerence.  |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
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There are various theories regarding this. Whether it’s simply the first flush of romance that leads to a deeper relationship or if it’s a discrete thing that is its own thing.
I’ll let the psychiatrists argue it out |
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It seems so sad to me that some people choose to walk (or run!) away from that spark and infatuation.
I mean, I get it. I absolutely do. The fear (or dislike) of what can happen when you leave yourself that vulnerable. But … it’s also the doorway to so much possibility. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yes and it was a car crash for both of us, I recognise the triggers now and will walk away fast  "
Same.
I have and will stop talking to guys I like too much. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yes and it was a car crash for both of us, I recognise the triggers now and will walk away fast
Same.
I have and will stop talking to guys I like too much. "
Omg it all makes so much sense now
Ego satiated.
Delusion grows. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yes and it was a car crash for both of us, I recognise the triggers now and will walk away fast
Same.
I have and will stop talking to guys I like too much.
Omg it all makes so much sense now
Ego satiated.
Delusion grows."
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