Anna checks her phone dozens of times a day, waiting for a message that never seems to come. A glance, a pause, or even a single word from the man she desires is enough to keep her awake at night, ...

It's nothing to be ashamed of, and it's not a diagnosis. I knew I wasn’t ill. I was upside-down in love with the wrong person at the wrong time who may or may not have felt the same way — or maybe he ...

While the longest lasting, the artist was one of many people who took up a lot of real estate in McCracken’s mind. She would spend hours thinking about these people, idealizing them as perfect ...

Meeting someone new can be thrilling—so much so that you catch yourself daydreaming about the relationship before it’s even begun. You barely know them, yet you’re already fast-forwarding to your ...

In the tapestry of human existence, love weaves its threads to create a beautiful and intricate pattern. From the love between family members to the bonds of friendship, from the passion shared ...

We've all seen the intense, fated-seeming love portrayed in storybooks or movies. That's mutual limerence. After conquering a big obstacle, both people who have fallen madly, head-over-heels in love, ...

Is it love or limerence? Limerence refers to a state of attraction marked by intense longing, sometimes described as obsession. It goes deeper than a simple crush and can involve intrusive thoughts, ...

Apart from enjoying the content, an incredible feature of movies and books is being able to learn from the characters’ experiences and reflect on your own by applying any knowledge you’ve gained to ...

Meeting someone new can be thrilling—so much so that you catch yourself daydreaming about the relationship before it’s even begun. You barely know them, yet you’re already fast-forwarding to your ...