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Smitten

Romantic Obsession, the Neuroscience of Limerence, and How to Make Love Last

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Smitten

By: Dr Tom Bellamy
Narrated by: John Hopkins
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Butterflies in the stomach, intrusive thoughts, fantasies about imaginary scenarios, mood swings from euphoria to despair … aren’t these all the familiar hallmarks of new love? Not quite. These are characteristics of the psychological state of limerence, an intense longing for someone, also known as obsessive, passionate or addictive love that can become unhealthy.

Millions of people will experience limerence at some point in their life, and in this audiobook, Dr Tom Bellamy explores advances in neuroscience since the term was coined in the 1970s to shed light on this little-understood element of the human experience.

Discover:

– what drives limerence

– how to recognise limerence in yourself and others

– how to manage the phases of addiction to another person

– how to move past it to sustain longer, more fulfilling relationships

With supportive advice about next steps, this audiobook will help listeners struggling with unwanted feelings to find emotional equilibrium.

©2025 Dr Tom Bellamy (P)2025 Bolinda Publishing Emotions Human Sexuality Love, Dating & Attraction Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships
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detailed and helped understand and deal more healthily with my many more minor limerance events.

very helpful clear and orecise

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I read this along with Tennov's "love and limerance" and it was a good companion to that book. This book to help me define and give shape, weight and substance to an otherwise nebulous opponent. It put something that was beyond my understanding, within my understanding and armed me against it.

a useful tool and companion

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