Reflections on Limerence and Relationships

A blog exploring limerence, attachment, relationships, and emotional life.

Reflections contains longer-form writing on limerence, attachment, intimacy, and emotional life.

These pieces are reflective rather than instructional, and are written for readers who value depth, nuance, and psychological understanding.

Recognising Limerence as a Clinical Condition

Recognising Limerence as a Clinical Condition

Is limerence a clinical condition? Psychologist Orly Miller explores the psychology of obsessive love, attachment patterns, and when limerence becomes clinically significant. ...more

Limerence

March 09, 20263 min read

How to Overcome Limerence

How to Overcome Limerence

How do you overcome limerence? Psychologist Orly Miller explains how to break obsessive patterns, reduce idealisation, and regain emotional clarity. ...more

Limerence

March 02, 20263 min read

10 Signs You Might Be Experiencing Limerence

10 Signs You Might Be Experiencing Limerence

What are the signs of limerence? Learn how obsessive thinking, idealisation, emotional dependency, and intrusive thoughts differ from love. ...more

Limerence

March 02, 20263 min read

The Neurochemistry of Limerence

The Neurochemistry of Limerence

What happens in the brain during limerence? Psychologist Orly Miller explains the role of dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and stress hormones in obsessive love. ...more

Limerence

March 02, 20263 min read

Breaking Free from Limerence

Breaking Free from Limerence

Breaking free from limerence requires more than willpower. Psychologist Orly Miller explores how obsessive love forms and how self-healing restores clarity and emotional balance. ...more

Limerence

March 02, 20263 min read

Helping Your Partner Heal from Limerence

Helping Your Partner Heal from Limerence

What should you do if your partner is experiencing limerence? Psychologist Orly Miller explains how to respond with compassion, boundaries, and clarity. ...more

Limerence

March 02, 20263 min read