Love Weekly with Jillian Turecki

Do You Have Limerence?

The post reframes persistent romantic obsession as limerence—a psychological state where the individual fixates on a person who serves as a metaphor for deeper, unmet emotional needs. It argues that the target of obsession is rarely the actual partner, but rather a projection of personal longing, fear, or unresolved questions. By recognizing the person as a symbol, readers can shift focus from external analysis to internal self‑exploration, opening pathways to healthier emotional processing.