It goes beyond just liking the feelings associated with being in love. It is a repeating cycle where one seeks out intense and obsessive romantic experiences, only to become disillusioned (for various reasons) with their love interest. Oftentimes a love addict will seek out partners that they subconsciously know are not healthy to preemptively avoid true emotional intimacy. As with other types of addiction, it can get worse over time. Someone caught in the grip of the love addiction cycle experiences intense highs and lows, that fluctuate with the state of the relationship. Without help, the addiction can escalate to intense dysphoria where the love addict may self-harm and/or experience suicide ideation. A deep emotional need for unconditional love is often at the core of this addiction. This is one of the top specialty areas at Cliffrose Therapy. Reach out today and schedule a free confidential consultation.
Love addiction involves becoming overly dependent on the idea of love or relationships to feel validated or complete. People struggling with love addiction often seek approval, validation, or a sense…