Originally posted by NordlysLimerence is also the root word of "limeric". So when the limerence has worn off you get bitter and jaded and make up obcene poetry about the experience.
As our young thread goes through puberty, it will certainly experience feelings it doesn't have words for yet. So I think it might be interested in today's Weird and Wonderful Word:
limerence
the initial exhilarating rush of falling in love; the state of being in love. This word was coined by Dorothy Tennov in a 1979 book titled Love and Limerence. Supposedly, psychologists have found that this state lasts for an average of three years.
Originally posted by NordlysI seriously hope this thread finally dies before reaching puberty. The fact it's survived to anywhere near its first birthday is frightening enough.
As our young thread goes through puberty, it will certainly experience feelings it doesn't have words for yet. So I think it might be interested in today's Weird and Wonderful Word:
limerence
the initial exhilarating rush of falling in love; the state of being in love. This word was coined by Dorothy Tennov in a 1979 book titled Love and Limerence. Supposedly, psychologists have found that this state lasts for an average of three years.
