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What is limerence, and are you confusing it with love?

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Journalist Amanda McCracken explored her experiences with limerence, a term coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov, describing intense infatuation. McCracken's journey involved therapy to distinguish between limerence and love, leading to healthier relationships. Experts like Giulia Poerio and Tom Bellamy discuss limerence's impact and potential treatments. McCracken's story highlights modern dating culture's role in perpetuating limerence.

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