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writes:I am curious about a condition that is described in psychology as "love addiction". It is an actual condition in which people with the condition form very strong feelings on the people they are attracted to, and generally have an impossible time getting over such attractions. I was wondering if anyone has this condition and what some of you might know about it.Thanks Reply to this Question
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reader, Dr. John  +, writes (20 July 2008):
 Love Addiction consists of three components: Romance, Relationship and Sexual Addiction.
Love addiction is often perceived to be "less serious" than other process addictions i.e. compulsive sexual addictions, eating disorders or self-harm / mutilation addictions. Perhaps because it sounds "softer." In reality it is extremely painful and can be very dangerous to both the addict and their partners. Many suicides, murders, stalkings, rapes and other crimes of passion have their roots in this addiction. Our culture has traditionally glorified love addiction with the notion that we fall in love and live "happily ever after." This ignores the groundwork that relationships require. Many love relationships depicted in the media are really love addicted relationships. (See Romeo and Juliet as an example - not a very happy ending, huh?)
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reader, LazyGuy  +, writes (20 July 2008):
 It would certainly explain a lot, but this is probably like internet or gaming addiction. Give it a serious name and you don't have to be accountable for your own stupid actions.
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