Here's a recent Q&A I did for the channel Mental Wealth. All things limerence discussed and analysed. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIREmFsE5hk …
Coffeehouse: open house
It's been a while since the last check in at the LwL virtual coffeehouse. Now with completely convincing decor and customers just like you'd see in real life Normally, I'd kick things off with …
Dealing with limerence guilt
There are many painful aspects to being trapped in limerence. Once the thrills of euphoria have given way to the lows of person addiction, you have all the negative consequences of cravings, …
Unmasking Narcissism
A couple of weeks ago, I had a really interesting chat with Sarah Khan on her Unmasking Narcissism channel. We talked about limerence, trauma bonding, narcissism, healthy love, and how they all …
On not knowing what you want
Note: this is an updated version of an older post. Limerence upends life. Whatever your situation when a new LO appears in your world, everything changes. The disruption is probably …
A new way to look at love
Here's a recording of the talk I gave a couple of weeks ago in Harrogate, to a general audience who were not necessarily familiar with the concept of limerence. It's a rehearsal, so not as slick or …
Coffeehouse: postmenopausal limerence
Time for another visit to the LwL virtual coffeehouse, where all things life and limerence can be discussed. I lurve the java jive This week, I’d like to kick things off with a discussion about …
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Obsessive love explained
Another busy week for me, so here's my latest YouTube video about why limerence exists: https://youtu.be/y9EbF68EMGo?si=vq5KyCCVZ1a1KS9k Romantic love is great, and there are obvious reasons …
Big ideas in intimate spaces
Quick update post this week. This thursday Sep 11th, I’ll be giving a talk on limerence at the Berwin’s North Salon in Harrogate, UK. These events are a great concept - an old-school …
Biased brains and bonding
I posted a new article on Psychology Today this week, all about brain lateralization—whether the brain can be …
Limerence and maladaptive daydreaming
Psychology is littered with attempts to describe a common source of distress, and define it as a specific condition, syndrome or disorder. Limerence is a great example of this principle. For …
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Coffeehouse: choosing a partner
Another trip to the LwL coffeehouse open thread, where conversations ramble and wisdom is sometimes uncovered among the cinnamon rolls. Where else would it be? This week, I'm going to kick off …