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Limerence: Romantic Obsession, Infatuation, and the Neuroscience of Person Addiction with Dr. Tom Bellamy
Category: Comedy
Duration: 01:10:17
Publish Date: 2026-02-06 02:00:00
Description:

Delanie Fischer chats with neuroscientist and author of Smitten, Dr. Tom Bellamy, about limerence. They discuss the evolutionary roots of limerence, why only 50% of the population experiences it, guidance for those amidst infatuation (whether reciprocal or not), when it crosses the line into prolonged limerence, and practical tips for breaking the cycle of romantic obsession.

Episode Highlights: 

  • Why Romantic Partners May Not Understand Your Feelings
  • Dopamine: The Common Misconception and How It Really Works
  • When Limerence Should Wear Off (And What If It Doesn’t?)
  • Prolonged Limerence: Why Eradicating Uncertainty is Key
  • Limerence and Infatuation vs. Delusion and Stalking

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