Limerence
The anima/animus usually appears in films, fiction, dreams—and waking life—as a compelling, opposite-sex other: what I am not. It can manifest in an idealized way, such as Helen of Troy or Superman, or in its dark aspect, in figures such as Medea and Dracula. Whereas shadow is largely related to personal experience, the anima/animus is infused with
... See moreJoseph Lee LCSW • Dream Wise: Unlocking the Meaning of Your Dreams
Is it falling in love or being stuck in the lonely realm of limerence?
positive extreme love aka amigeist (Amigeist: A New Extreme Love Phenomenon)
Just as Tennov (1979) coined limerence to describe a particular extreme love phenomenon characterized by pathology, the positive extreme love connection identified in this research deserves a designation that reflects its unique qualities. The new phenomenon is called
... See moreAva • The Agony of Eros: On Limerence - By Ava - Bookbear Express
Limerence is like an emotional rollercoaster fueled by dopamine highs. It’s that obsessive infatuation where you can’t stop thinking about someone and romanticizing them. But here’s the catch: it often stems from deep-seated wounds, like past traumas or unmet emotional needs. Your brain craves that validation and connection to fill those gaps.... See more
sabrina.zoharinstagram.comIf you’re obsessing over someone you barely know… that’s not love. That’s limerence.
And according to psychology, it’s not just about them being unavailable—
it’s a sign you’re not emotionally available either.
Because real intimacy doesn’t happen in fantasy.
Limerence feels... See more
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