Tag: obsession

Limerance Explored

A lot of clients this summer have come to me for a reading around their unattainable crush. 

I first ask if they are thinking about them constantly, maybe even obsessing. If they say yes, I ask if they know what Limerance is.

It’s not a type of diagnosis, but I ask them to look up the term to decide for themselves if they are in it, or speak to a trained counselor about their experience.

Limerance is an infatuation or crush where your mind fixates on a person. You desperately want their validation and reciprocation.

You idealize them, and daydream constantly with intrusive thoughts about the next time you might see them or envision conversations you might have.

This can be for a person you know or a celebrity. I have had both…