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The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle

Limerence For Someone Who Rejected You IS a Form of Avoidance

Jun 12, 2024
26:10
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The podcast explores the complexities of limerence and unrequited love, focusing on falling for someone who rejects you and the challenges of maintaining a close friendship after romantic feelings are not reciprocated.
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Quick takeaways

  • Limerence towards avoidant partners can lead to unreciprocated emotional connections and fantasies.
  • Balancing emotional investments in relationships and setting clear boundaries are crucial for personal growth.

Deep dives

Understanding the Dynamics of a Long-Distance Relationship with an Avoidant Partner

Navigating a relationship with a long-distance, avoidant partner who initially rejects the idea of a relationship poses challenges. The absence of physical presence creates room for limerent fantasies, leading to an emotional connection that may lack reciprocation. Despite sharing values and deep conversations, the impediment of physical distance and differing life priorities can hinder the progression towards a committed partnership.

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