From Limerence to Real Love: January Mailbag | Being Well

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Dr. Rick and I begin the mailbag by exploring limerence – an obsessive form of romantic attraction – and offer practical recommendations for working with one-sided infatuation. We then discuss what to do when romantic vulnerability feels unsafe, and how we can rebuild trust in others after traumatic experiences. The episode also tackles managing career transitions, dealing with social anxiety around positive interactions, and maintaining boundaries without being consumed by anger. Key Topics: 0:00 Introduction 0:45 What can I do when I experience limerence, or compulsive romantic attraction? 17:30 How can I learn to trust my partner and embrace the experience of happiness in my relationship? 26:45 How can I best think about the inherent uncertainty in the 2-3 years of preparation for a new career path? 37:50 How can I learn to “take in the good” when good experiences feel uncomfortable for me? 44:05 How can I maintain important boundaries in a way that doesn’t lead to me feeling too much anger? 56:10 Recap Subscribe to Being Well on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-well-with-dr-rick-hanson/id1120885936 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5d87ZU1XY0fpdYNSEwXLVQ Who Am I: I'm Forrest, the co-author of Resilient (https://amzn.to/3iXLerD) and host of the Being Well Podcast (https://apple.co/38ufGG0). I'm making videos focused on simplifying psychology, mental health, and personal growth. I'm not a clinician, and what I say on this channel should not be taken as medical advice. You can follow me here: 🎤 https://apple.co/38ufGG0 🌍 https://www.forresthanson.com 📸 https://www.instagram.com/f.hanson