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Why some people love obsessively and what to do about it

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Sometimes we 'love' too much and it hurts too much to let go; rejection from our significant other feels like the end of the world as if our whole life has come to a standstill, a dead end as if we've been completely shattered. Romantic love weaves complex stories of passion, connection and often obsession.

At the centre of this emotional web lies the concept of limerence, a phenomenon explored by renowned psychologist Dr. Susan Forward in her groundbreaking book, "Obsessive Love: When It Hurts Too Much to Let Go."

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