Overcoming romantic obsession

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Life Kit

2025-09-16

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When a crush turns into a harmful obsession, you might experience limerence, romantic infatuation characterized by extreme emotional highs and lows, intrusive thoughts and idealization. In this episode, we talk to neuroscientist Tom Bellamy, author of the book Smitten, about how limerence works in the brain, what you can do to stop it, and how to replace limerence with healthier interests. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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  • I saw this video the other day of a little bird that's sitting on somebody's kitchen counter.

  • It must be a pet.

  • And the bird, it sees a potential mate on the floor.

  • So it jumps down and sidles up to the other bird, nuzzles it, tries to mount it.

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  • The iconic seduction song, Wait.

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  • I feel like I've done this before in dating, set my sights on somebody juicy,

  • slid into their view, did my little mating dance,