Limerence is just fear of intimacy
Limerence is a term attributed to psychologist Dorothy Tennov in her 1979 book, Love and Limerence. It’s defined by obsessive infatuation, specifically when the feelings are not reciprocated.
A review of my most recent read, Women Who Love Too Much
When the concept of limerence started popping off on TikTok and Threads, I felt personally attacked.
What do you mean, my long-term unrequited crushes are a disorder?
To me, it’s devotion!
I desire a sense of fated love in a romantic partner.
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