Ileen Gwena month agoI’m 18F, and I’ve been on and off with a guy for a few months now. I need some clarity because I’m confused about whether this is love or just limerence. Have you ever felt so restless thinking about someone that you can’t sleep until you know they’re okay? I used to think that kind of thing only happened in movies, but now my perception of love has completely shifted. I’ve always been a hopeless romantic with high standards, which is why I don’t commit easily. But with him, it feels different. Suddenly, I get why people are willing to compromise, even in relationships where they aren’t fully happy. I met him on a dating app, and while nothing he does particularly amazes me, there’s just something about him that keeps pulling me back. We’ve gone months without talking a couple of times, but we always find our way back to each other. Even when I’m mad at him, I understand him, and I’m willing to try again. It’s been about six months now, and I still feel the same way. When we’re not in contact, I’ve tried to find someone like him, but no one compares. I even dream about him being with someone else, and it really bothers me. I feel like I’d be willing to endure the ups and downs of a relationship with him because he’s just… different. What do you think? Is this love, or am I just obsessing over him?138
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