Limerence
Limerence
Limerence (/ˈlɪmɪrəns/ LIM-ər-əns) is a state of mind which results from a romantic attraction to another person and typically includes obsessive thoughts and fantasies and a desire to form or maintain a relationship with the object of love and have one's feelings reciprocated.
Etymology
The term was coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in her 1979 book Love and Limerence: The Experience of Being in Love. It derives from the combination of "liminal," meaning a threshold, and "emergence," suggesting the idea of emerging love.
Related Terms
- Infatuation: This is often confused with limerence, but while infatuation is a short-lived passion for someone, limerence is a long-term obsession.
- Love: Limerence can be considered a subset of love, but it is more about obsession and idealization than genuine affection and care.
- Obsession: Limerence is often characterized by obsessive thoughts about the object of limerence.
- Romantic attraction: This is the force that drives individuals to desire a romantic relationship with a specific other person.
- Unrequited love: This is a common outcome of limerence, as the feelings are often not reciprocated.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Limerence
- Wikipedia's article - Limerence
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