Word of the Day: Limerence

[1955]

Limerence (noun) - An involuntary state of mind which seems to result from a romantic attraction for another person combined with an overwhelming, obsessive need to have one's feelings reciprocated.

Is your obsessive crush limerence or love?

Wow, what a complex word, I think I had one or two bouts with this when younger.

 

[Bella]

He was in such a state of limerence that he constantly fantasized that she felt the same way about him.

 

[Nemo2]

My preference is not for limerence; I think it beats expectorants, but perhaps there's not a difference, or am I exhibiting intemperance?