what happens when lust morphs into something more dangerous like Obsession understanding The Tipping Point from lust to Obsession involves looking at how these feelings affect your thoughts behaviors and emotions understanding the difference lust is rooted in biology it's the immediate spark that triggers a release of dopamine giving you that high when you're around someone attractive it's typically short-lived fading as you spend more time with the person and develop or don't develop emotional intimacy but that desire can take a dark turn if it becomes all consuming and starts impacting your life negatively Obsession often involves limerance therapist Eliza bin defines limerance as an intense emotional attachment characterized by intrusive thoughts about someone a desire for reciprocation and difficulty focusing on anything else unlike lust which Fades naturally limerance can last for months or Ren years often causing distress Obsession can be fueled by psychological factors like attachment style self-esteem issues or previous trauma according to relationship coach Julie Nan people with anxious attachment styles are more likely to cling to the feeling of lust becoming fixated on the idea of being loved or validated by someone else signs lust has turned into a Obsession number one neglecting responsibilities are you skipping work ignoring friends or letting your health slide because you're consumed by thoughts of them when lust crosses into Obsession it begins to impact your daily life and well-being number two unrealistic fantasies thoughts of them begin to dominate your day and interfere with your ability to focus on other areas of life you might idealize the person creating unrealistic expectations or imagining a relationship that doesn't exist this can set you up for disappointment and Pain Three emotional dependency if you start to feel like your happiness depends solely on their attention or approval your attachment might be moving into unhealthy territory lust is enjoyable but Obsession creates emotional instability leading to anxiety and fear of rejection four romanticizing rejection when lust turns into Obsession rejection doesn't deter you it may even intensify your feelings this is because your mind starts to see rejection as a challenge to overcome rather than a sign to move on you may tell yourself well they're just playing hard to get or if I keep trying they'll realize they love me too not realizing in you're already disrespecting their boundaries five dehumanizing that person Obsession often leads to seeing the person as an object of Desire rather than a real individual with flaws emotions and autonomy lust that becomes obsessive strips away the real person replacing them with an idealized figure designed to fulfill your own unmet needs number six jealousy without justification when lust becomes Obsession it may lead to a heightened irrational sense of jealousy you might find yourself obsessively wondering who they're with or what they're doing or whether someone else has their attention even if you have no legitimate claim to exclusivity this misplaced jealousy often stems from a sense of entitlement over the person's time and affection which is a sign that your feelings are no longer about mutual attraction but control and number seven projection of personal insecurities sometimes obsession is less about the person you're fixated on and more about you lust can morph into Obsession when your own insecurities drive you to focus intensely on someone else you may fear being alone question your own self-worth or feel anxious about the future by fixating on the object of your desire you're essentially using them to fill an emotional void recognizing the signs that lust is turning into Obsession and addressing the underlying causes will help you nurture genuine connections rather than chasing an unhealthy fixation Obsession often stems from unmet emotional needs or deeper insecurities by addressing these root issues you can cultivate healthier more balanced relationships so did this article emotionally resonate with you have you ever felt an obsessive desire for someone if you're comfortable share your thoughts in the comments down below.
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