I couldn’t get him out of my head. He was the reason I struggled out of bed in the morning, pulled mascara through my lashes, and kept a manic, perma-smile on my face at all times, just in case he ...

This week, Lala offers advice to a reader who is experiencing limerence ever since a first date – she's frustrated with ...

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, ...

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 ...

The term “limerence" has been around since the 1970s, but it’s been gaining traction lately, so if you haven’t heard of it yet, you likely will. Although it’s easy to think of limerence as a big crush ...

Limerence is a unique phenomenon that goes beyond simple attraction. It is an overwhelming preoccupation with someone, where thoughts of them dominate our minds and hearts. It’s that inexplicable ...

Smitten vibes or unhealthy obsession? A simple crush is all fun and games. You blush a little at the thought of them, are enamored and maybe even inspired by them, and send harmless memes to your ...