Limerence

What experts have said about Limerence

2 statements · 2 negative

1. Mercedes CoffmanNegativeMay 2, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   Limerence is emotional fixation typically driven by romantic uncertainty.

   “Limerence is an emotional fixation with a person that is usually fueled by uncertainty”

   Listen at 1:14:21

   Open the episode · Why You’re Obsessed, Anxious, & Still Single - Mercedes Coffman - #1092
2. Mercedes CoffmanNegativeMay 2, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   Unpredictable childhood love increases vulnerability to limerence.

   “if you had a childhood where love was given only only sometimes and it was unpredictable, there was emotional unavailability there, you're much more likely to fall into limerence”

   Listen at 1:15:01

   Open the episode · Why You’re Obsessed, Anxious, & Still Single - Mercedes Coffman - #1092

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