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Limerence: Obsessed, Not in Love | Episode 4

Season 1, Ep. 4

In this episode, we’re diving into limerence—the all-consuming infatuation that feels like love but isn’t. I open up about my years-long obsession with a boy from school, how I finally set myself free, and how history repeated itself in my most recent relationship. This time, though, I chose to step back, heal, and unpack the deeper layers of attachment and self-worth 🫂.

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