228. The psychology of limerence

In our 20s, we’re all vulnerable to feeling that we’re falling behind. Whether it be chasing the perfect job, relationship, friends, living situation, trip abroad, or something else, we’re led to believe that there’s a certain window of time that we should be achieving certain mi ...  Afficher plus

The Stanford Prison Experiment is one of the most famous studies in psychology, but also one of the most controversial. In this bonus episode, we look at what actually happened in the basement of Stanford University in 1971. We explore: The landscape of psychological research at ...  Afficher plus

What is limerence and why is it such a powerful feeling? Limerence in an immediate attraction and mental obsession with a specific person. This sensation of deep connection and chemistry feels overwhelming, and you find yourself saying, “I've never felt this way before.” Work wit ...  Afficher plus

lim·er·ence: noun PSYCHOLOGY noun: limerence; plural noun: limerences the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relatio ...  Afficher plus

Dr. K unpacks the intense, destabilizing experience of limerance—the obsessive, all consuming “crush” that can hijack your thoughts, emotions, and even your sense of self. He explains how limerance isn’t just infatuation, but a powerful mental state fueled by unmet needs, anxious ...  Afficher plus

If you’ve ever been stuck thinking about someone who doesn’t feel the same way, you know how painful and exhausting it can be. In this episode, we talk about limerence — the intense infatuation that feels like love, but is actually emotional obsession.You’ll learn:What limerence ...  Afficher plus