Limerence is an involuntary state of intense romantic desire for another person, characterized by intrusive and obsessive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It involves an acute longing for emotional reciprocation, but has an undertone of suffering that results from unfulfilled needs or uncertainties.”
Experts believe similar to OCD and addiction, limerence may develop as a result of trauma, insecure attachment, and stressful life events.
Also, I doubt a single quote would “cure” Limerence in most people. Overcoming it is a journey rooted in investing in your mental and emotional health.
And on the opinion: “can tell how much a woman loves herself based on the partner that she chooses.”
I find this to be a deeply problematic statement for several reasons, including it ignores
- how society significantly influences how individuals choose romantic partners through a complex interplay of (cultural, social, economic, etc.) factors, influencing individuals’ preferences, expectations, and opportunities in romantic relationships.
- that partners can lie or dramatically change.
So let’s not plant the idea that people, women specifically, are in not-so-awesome romantic relationships, simply because they hate themselves.