tertiary · Love

Obsessed

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What is Obsessed?

An all-consuming and often idealized fixation on someone, especially in the early stages of attraction. It can feel intoxicating and cloud rational judgment. Infatuation is powerful but tends to fade or deepen into more grounded love over time.

When you might feel obsessed

Obsessed is a specific form of desire, which itself is a type of love. You might experience this feeling in situations where love is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define obsessed.

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