A pioneering exploration of the psychology of extreme infatuation: how to recognize it and move beyond it in order to open oneself to a healthier experience of love. "Butterflies" in the stomach, intrusive thoughts, fantasies about imagined situations, mood swings ranging from euphoria to despair... aren't these the typical symptoms of a budding romance? Not exactly: these are the defining traits of a psychological state known as limerence, also referred to as obsessive, passionate, or addictive love, which can become pathological. Millions of people experience limerence at some point in their lives. In this book, neuroscientist Tom Bellamy explores advances in neuroscience since the term was coined in the 1970s and sheds light on this little-understood phenomenon of human experience. Discover: What promotes limerence; how to recognize limerence in oneself and in others; how to manage the addictive phases of attachment to another person; how to overcome it in order to maintain longer-lasting, more satisfying relationships. This book will help readers who struggle with unwanted feelings find emotional balance through practical advice on the steps to take. Its neuroscientific foundation provides concrete guidance for those experiencing obsessive love and seeking a path toward a healthy relationship.