Love Vs. Limerence Quiz

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15 Questions | Total Attempts: 5841 | Updated: Nov 21, 2024
Love vs. Limerence Quiz

Falling in love is exhilarating, but how do you know if it is love or limerence?

Limerence, or love addiction, can feel all-consuming, leaving little room for anything beyond thoughts and feelings about someone else. It can blur the line between affection and emotional dependency, making it hard to focus on yourself.

If this sounds familiar, take a moment to explore these questions in the love vs. limerence quiz to better understand your experience.

Questions Excerpt

1. How do you feel when you're around your partner?

A. Like my heart is going to explode, extremely nervous and a bit confused about it

B. A bit dizzy, anxious, and excited at the same time

C. Feeling at home, calm, and happy

2. Do you catch yourself constantly looking for cues of reciprocation?

A. Yes, I even start to think I may be obsessing a bit

B. Only at times when I feel a bit more anxious

C. Rarely or not at all, I’m rather confident

3. And when you see they are reciprocating your feelings…

A. I feel exhilarated, euphoric even

B. I feel excited and happy

C. I feel joyous and fulfilled

4. Do you connect everything you see and experience with your partner?

A. Yes, all the time

B. It happens sometimes

C. No, it happens rather rarely

5. Do you experience intense and unwanted thoughts about them?

A. Yes, all the time

B. It happens sometimes

C. No, it happens rather rarely

6. Do you catch yourself overanalyzing every action, word, or gesture of your partner?

A. Yes, all the time

B. It happens sometimes

C. No, it happens rather rarely

7. Do you recall every virtual or real encounter with them in detail?

A. Yes, all the time

B. It happens sometimes

C. No, it happens rather rarely

8. Do you fear rejection from your partner?

A. Yes, I experience these intense negative emotions all the time

B. Sometimes, but the emotions don’t catch me off guard

C. No, I’m rather calm and confident in the relationship

9. Is there anything that you don’t like in your partner?

A. They seem perfect, and everything they do seems just right

B. They have some bad traits, yet I’m in love with the rest of their personality

C. They have both good and bad traits, and I lovingly accept them all

10. Do you catch yourself constantly rearranging activities just to spend more time with the other person?

A. Yes, all the time

B. It happens sometimes

C. No, it happens rather rarely

11. How do you feel when your partner is unavailable or does not respond?

A. I feel restless, panicked, or overly distressed

B. I feel uneasy but manage to redirect my focus

C. I feel fine and trust they will respond when they can

12. Do you often imagine your future with them in extreme detail?

A. Yes, I picture every aspect obsessively

B. Sometimes, but I keep it light and realistic

C. Occasionally, but I also focus on the present

13. How do you respond to their flaws or mistakes?

A. I tend to overlook or excuse them entirely

B. I notice them, but they rarely bother me

C. I acknowledge them and address concerns openly

14. How much does their opinion influence your decisions?

A. A lot—I cannot make decisions without considering them

B. It influences me somewhat, but I still prioritize my needs

C. Their opinion matters, but I make balanced, independent choices

15. Do you feel a sense of balance in your connection?

A. No, I feel like I am giving or craving too much

B. Sometimes, but I struggle to maintain it

C. Yes, our bond feels mutual and steady


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