The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle 10 Shocking Signs That's NOT LOVE, It's Limerence
Jun 19, 2025
Discover the captivating distinction between limerence and true love. Dive into how emotional neglect can fuel an obsession with unreciprocated affection. Learn about the pain of limerence and its consuming nature. Gain insights into breaking free from these patterns to cultivate genuine relationships. This journey emphasizes the importance of mutual feelings and confronting dependencies for a healthier emotional landscape.
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Limerence Is Not Love
- Limerence is an intense obsession mistaken for love but rooted in childhood emotional neglect.
- It projects wholeness onto someone unattainable, blocking real love.
Limerence Is Mostly Internal
- In limerence, most of the relationship exists as thoughts and fantasies inside your head.
- You mentally replay interactions, hoping for reciprocation while avoiding rejection.
Childhood Window Wish
- Anna recalled waiting as a child by a window, wishing for her absent father to come home.
- This childhood experience fostered her later limerent projections in romantic feelings.
