Limerence
- The term was coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in 1979
- It is defined as a biochemical process that happens in the brain which is similar to what addicts feel when they are pulled towards drugs
- Limerence makes people do bizarre things in order to pursue their crush
- The feeling of limerence can last from a few weeks to several decades. The length is dependent on reciprocated feelings.
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