Think It’s Love? 5 Signs It’s Obsession (And It’ll Never Last)| Listen on Anghami

Aug 7

How to Meet the Right Men | Rewind

"Where can I actually meet someone?"It's one of the most common dating questions, and one that's become even more frustrating in the age of dating apps and endless swiping.In this episode, we explore why so many people feel stuck meeting the same kinds of people, whether there's ... Show More

17m 56s

Jul 31

How to Tell If Someone Is Love Bombing You | Rewind

Love bombing can feel exactly like the beginning of the relationship you've always wanted.The chemistry is instant. They want to see you all the time. They talk about the future, make you feel special, and everything seems to move at lightning speed. Then, just as quickly, someth ... Show More

12m 11s

Jul 24

How to Get Over Someone You Still Can't Get Over | Rewind

Some people stay with us long after they're gone.Not because they were the right person, but because we remember how they made us feel.In this episode, I answer a question from a listener who can't seem to let go of someone she met two years ago. Their chemistry felt effortless. ... Show More

19m 8s

Oct 2025

Limerence

Why does falling for someone so often feel like a painful obsession? In episode 144 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss the unspoken difficulties of limerence, or the state of falling in love. What is the difference between love and limerence, and why do we confuse them so freq ... Show More

59m 52s

Aug 2025

#21: How to Get Over Someone Who’s Not Interested in You

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 ... Show More

11m 15s

Dec 2023

111. how to stop obsessing over romantic partners, coming to conclusions & living in victim mentality

Hi my loves 💗 Welcome back to another off topic episode where we chat ⬇️ -limerence: an unhealthy obsession over a romantic partner -anxious attachment style vs secure -how to STOP the obsession over the person you're dating -the victim mentality and ... Show More

48m 24s

Apr 2024

13 Warning Signs You Might Be In LIMERENCE

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1725542/open_sms">Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!</a>Is an intense infatuation a sign of true love, or is it something else entirely? This episode explores the concept of limerence and its poten ... Show More

27m 2s

Sep 2025

Limerance & Why You Can't Get Them Out Of Your Head

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 ... Show More

58m 11s

Feb 2023

Is It “Limerence” Or True Love?

Does love at first sight really exist? And what’s the difference between love and limerence? Jordana and Dr. Naomi start the show with a conversation about the concept of limerence and why romantic obsession doesn’t always lead to lasting love. Then an emailer writes in to ask ho ... Show More

1h 12m

Feb 2025

126: How to Stop Obsessing Over Someone Who’s Not That Into You

Why do we obsess over people who give us nothing? Why does unavailability make someone more attractive? And how do you break free from this cycle for good? In this solo episode, Sabrina Zohar dives deep into limerence—the psychological trap that keeps you fixated on the wrong peo ... Show More

36m 49s

Jun 2024

160 - Limerence (like really, really obsessed)

This episode is for when you're obsessed. We're talking like really, really obsessed. You know, thinking about them 24x7, imagining you see them everywhere you go - hoping for a chance encounter? Basically, mad fantasy bonding. And this episode? It's to help you understand that y ... Show More

56m 20s

Feb 2025

122: Are You Attached or Actually Connected? How To Avoid the Dating Trap You Don’t See Coming

Ever found yourself obsessing over someone who’s hot and cold, questioning every text, and feeling anxious when they pull away? That’s not connection—it’s attachment. In this episode Sabrina breaks down the key differences between attachment and genuine connection in dating. You’ ... Show More

37m 48s

Sep 2025

Overcoming romantic obsession

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 ... Show More

22m 26s

Think It’s Love? 5 Signs It’s Obsession ...