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Is an intense infatuation a sign of true love, or is it something else entirely? This episode explores the concept of limerence and its potential impact on relationships. In this eye-opening episode of Relationship Radio, Dr. Joe Beam and Kimberly Beam Holmes of Marriage Helper dive deep into the powerful and often misunderstood phenomenon of limerence.

Discover:
- What limerence is and how it differs from romantic love
- The warning signs of limerence: how to know if you or your partner have crossed the line
- Powerful questions to assess how to set boundaries and protect your marriage relationship
- What to do if you're facing the destructive forces of limerence

If you're struggling with confusing emotions or have questions about the health of your relationships, this episode is for you!

⚠️ The video discusses 13 warning signs of limerence, which include: ⚠️

1. Heightened focus on the other person (limerence object).
2. Halo effect where the person in limerence cannot see any flaws in the limerence object.
3. Decrease in productivity due to being so focused on being with them, daydreaming about them, or thinking about future plans together.
4. Deep longing, craving, or almost unquenchable drive to be emotionally connected to the limerence object and for them to reciprocate those feelings.
5. Willingness to sacrifice everything in life to be with the limerence object.
6. Obsessive thinking about the limerence object.
7. Hurting other people around them due to their focus on the limerence object.
8. Changing habits that they never thought they would change.
9. Having hyper vigilance and being overly attentive to any sign that the limerence object is moving towards or away from them emotionally.
10. Experiencing emotional highs and lows based on the limerence object's actions or perceived actions.
11. Being in a state of ecstasy or misery based on interactions or lack of interactions with the limerence object.
12. Unable to see the limerence object's flaws.
13. Turning against anyone perceived as being between them and the limerence object.

Resources mentioned in the video:
Interview with Dr. Helen Fisher
Ethical Non Monogamy Episode
Jealousy and Insecurity Episode
Intervention: How To

Relationship Radio is hosted by CEO of Marriage Helper, Kimberly Beam Holmes, and founder of Marriage Helper, Dr. Joe Beam.

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