302. Limerence Vs Love: How Obsession is Getting in the Way of you Finding Love

Do you find that you fall heeadd over heels with someone on a first date? Or even BEFORE the first date? Do you watch Rom-Coms and think Oh MY GOD that’s what I need. My beautiful bean you are confusing love with limerence. I’m going to take you through what limerence is, how it differs from love, why romantic movies are selling you a LIE and finally – how to chill and calm your farm when you’re dating. It might just help you find someone you’re actually compatible with! RECOMMENDATIONS Listen to my interview with Sabrina Zohar where we talked about Limerence at https://pod.fo/e/216a82. Read The Gottman framework for the 3 Phases of Love at https://bit.ly/gottman-love . Listen to my episode 48. Lets break down attachment theory / styles’ at  https://pod.fo/e/1f8308 . LINKS: Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group . Buy DYFM Merch at https://www.dyfmpod.com/shop . Follow @dyfmpodcast on IG Follow @alexispredez on IG  Follow @listnrentertainment on IG  CREDITS Host: Alexis Fernandez       Executive Producer & Editor: Elise CooperDigital Producer: Zoe Panaretos DYFM Social Producer: Shania MaguaManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh  Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez. On Mondays my episodes are a combo of neuroscience and pop pscyhology: your pep talk and mindset hacks are all here. I deep dive into everything from habit formation and how to live a carefree life, to friendships and heartbreak. And on Thursdays we've got Head Noise - where I answer your questions! Email [email protected] to submit your questions. Plus I've got a new book coming out in September. Pre order your copy of How to Chase Change - exclusively an audiobook - at https://bit.ly/44xwszR .