Limerence is an involuntary and obsessive attachment to another person that feels like addiction or obsession. Learn how to recognize the signs of limerence , what causes it and how it differs from romantic love. Limerence is a form of an obsession of a person with the intention of romanticism. Many of them misinterpret it as love. Read on to know the reality. Luckily, most of us have experienced love. But some people experience limerence instead. What are the signs and how is it different from genuine love ? Limerence is an unhealthy, involuntary obsession with another person, often marked by intrusive thoughts and emotional suffering. Learn the difference between limerence and love, the signs of limerence , the stages of limerence , and how to overcome it with therapy and self-care.