Ep. 100 - Limerence: When a Crush Becomes an Obsession

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of limerence, detailing its meaning and usage in everyday conversation.

Ever had a crush that completely took over your thoughts? In this episode of Words Worth Saying, we explore the word limerence, a fascinating term that describes intense romantic obsession fueled by uncertainty and longing. Learn what it really means, where it comes from, and how to use it naturally in everyday conversation to describe feelings you may have experienced but never had a word for.

People in this episode

Host: Burk

Topics covered

• limerence
• romantic obsession
• crush
• emotions
• language

Keywords

• limerence
• crush
• obsession
• romantic feelings
• language

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