Infatuation

Origin

Latin infatuatus, past participle of infatuare, from in- + fatuus fatuous

• 1533

Definitions

• 1: possession with extravagant folly; an extravagantly foolish or unreasoning passion.
• 2: to cause to be foolish : deprive of sound judgment
• 3: to inspire with a foolish or extravagant love or admiration

Description

Infatuation is the state of being completely carried away by unreasoned passion or love; addictive love. Usually, one is inspired with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone.

Infatuation is a common emotion characterized by unrealistic expectations of blissful passion without positive relationship growth or development. Infatuation is distinguished by a lack of trust, loyalty, commitment, and reciprocity. In the case of infatuation, there is usually an obsessor and an object of desire, who may or may not be attainable.

See also

• Sexual addiction
• Love addiction
• Limerence

References

1. Grohol, J. Phys.D (2006). " Love Versus Infatuation", Retrieved: Nov 24th 2008: https://psychcentral.com/library/love_infatuation.html
2. Harville, H. PhD. (1992). Keeping the Love You Find, New York: Pocket Books.
3. Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. (2000). Whitney, DeBruyne, Sizer-Webb, Health: Making Life Choices (pp. 494-496)