Limerence, as posited by psychologist Dorothy Tennov, is an involuntary cognitive and emotional state in which a person feels an intense romantic desire for another person (the limerent object). It is characterized by intrusive thinking and pronounced sensitivity to external events that reflect the disposition of the limerent object towards the individual.
It can be experienced as intense joy or as extreme despair, depending on whether or not the feelings are requited.
While the use of the word has not gained widespread acceptance, nor can it be found in most current dictionaries, limerence theory is nevertheless used in psychological studies dealing with romantic love and is frequently discussed by those interested in Tennov's work.
2007-01-19 01:47:37 · 5 answers · asked by lovelyboy_235 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
..thanks?
2007-01-19 01:50:53 · answer #1 · answered by jessica_stay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of bound love or out of reach love, like student falling for his or her teacher usually the person is too Young, and the older person senses it but in all case do not reciprocate but is in sympathy with the younger person.
2007-01-19 01:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by minootoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Correct.. Crush is what you usually feel with your GFs & all... its not the love. Love is a long run "thing" but crush isn't. Thats why we hear so many breakups around.
2007-01-19 01:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by hmmm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a soda pop that comes in orange, strawberry, and grape flavors and has a bad shelf life.
2007-01-19 01:52:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, you're suppose to ask a question and let other's answer.
2007-01-19 01:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋