Interesting article on the symptoms of infatuation, it's biological origins and how some of us would have the propensity to turn into "infatuation junkies." I have known more than one junkie and believe they have the capacity to induce the "high" they feel in the partner.
"When infatuated, we are thrilled, but not happy, wanting to trust, yet suspicious. There are lingering, nagging doubts about our "partner in infatuation" and their love for us. We're miserable when they're away, almost like we're not complete unless we're with them. It's a rush and it's intense. It's difficult to concentrate. And most infatuation relationships have a high degree of sexual charge around them. Somehow being with them is not complete unless in ends in some type of sexual encounter."
From my own experience, I have found taking a break (as short as a few days to as long as several months) to be a great way to come to a realistic assessment of the relationship and get over the symptoms described.
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interesting topic & article link.
nice blog too. i'm sure i'll be back.
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