Morbid love
Morbid Love
Morbid Love (pronunciation: mɔːrbɪd lʌv) is a term used in psychology and psychiatry to describe an unhealthy, obsessive form of love or affection.
Etymology
The term "morbid love" is derived from the Latin word "morbidus" meaning "diseased" or "unhealthy", and the Old English word "lufu" for love. It is used to describe a love or affection that is excessive, obsessive, or unhealthy.
Definition
Morbid love is characterized by an intense, obsessive desire to possess and control the object of one's affection. This can lead to behaviors such as stalking, harassment, and even violence. It is often associated with mental health disorders such as borderline personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Related Terms
- Obsessive Love: A form of love where one person is excessively obsessed with another.
- Limerence: An involuntary state of intense romantic desire.
- Love Addiction: A human behavior in which people become addicted to the feelings of being in love.
- Codependency: A behavioral condition in a relationship where one person enables another person's addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Morbid love
- Wikipedia's article - Morbid love
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