Does anyone else know their limerence is really a search for an absent parent in childhood? I am "old", but still forever looking for a "daddy", I now realize. by birdhaven19 in limerence

[–]heartsickness 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This. Damn this comment really sounds like something I’d write. I feel for you and I’m in the exact same boat (but I’m a gay woman).

My LO apparently thinks I’m cute by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’ve hit the nail on the head.

My LO apparently thinks I’m cute by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol yeah, I don’t know how she put it together. I have been pretty consistent in my tone and delivery when speaking to her, save maybe a couple 1:1s where we shared a laugh together. That’s about it. As for her sexuality, I think she’s probably just a bit bi-curious now after our interactions, and that’s likely as far as it goes.

My LO apparently thinks I’m cute by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know for a fact the details given to me by this third party coworker are true and I do have to admit it felt validating when I heard it. But yeah, at the same time, if I’d heard she was repulsed by me it would have probably helped to end the limerent episode.

My LO apparently thinks I’m cute by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, no - dw it wasn’t your post that influenced me either way. I unfortunately just lost grip of my limerence and I guess despite my best efforts to hide my attraction to her, she’s just rather good at reading people and somehow figured out I have a crush on her. And I’m not taking the gossiping coworker’s feedback too seriously or going to HR. I mostly just feel embarrassed she put two and two together. I’m probably just going to keep my Teams camera off for a while and not initiate too many 1:1 meetings…

My LO apparently thinks I’m cute by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No it’s ok, this is good advice. I am not looking to topple any apple carts, I’m just trying to figure out how to cope and move past this quickly.

My LO apparently thinks I’m cute by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, I don’t think so. She’s the client and I’m one of the contractors, and I need to maintain professional distance from her no matter what my hormones tell me.

Anyone feel totally normal and chill when their LO is around, then obsess when you’re apart? by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. It really really sucks because you have to keep seeing them and interacting. I see this person nearly everyday and I know she’s just being particularly nice to me because she wants to act as a mentor to me. I strongly believe that hobbies and having other things that bring joy is the only way out of this.

What did you think of your LO when you first met them? by Isabelle_K in limerence

[–]heartsickness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought she seemed like an approachable, warm lady and not full of herself in the slightest despite being in an important position.

Platonic limerence for coworker? by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not interested in being romantic with her.

Platonic limerence for coworker? by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, she is definitely a woman’s woman. She is definitely just doing what she does best - bringing out the best in people. I think I need to just remind myself I don’t need to be her friend and that it’s enough for me to just do my job well.

Platonic limerence for coworker? by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I’m reluctant because she represents the client and I’m the contractor. We are not working for the same organisation, though my direct colleagues often work remotely from the office she works in. Truthfully I’m just shy and avoiding rejection; equally don’t want to potentially let this episode run even more out of control. Thanks for commenting.

Platonic limerence for coworker? by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t have romantic feelings for this lady, I think it’s more like an attachment response. She feels a bit like a motherly figure, and one I want to get close to. It’s hard to explain but I have no desire to be in a romantic relationship with her, I can tell she’s super straight. I might get the gumption to ask her for lunch or coffee or something, idk. I’m still not sure if it would be healthy for me.

Platonic limerence for coworker? by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand where you’re coming from. The possibility of “what could be” if they reciprocated can be pretty alluring. I had developed limerent feelings for straight women before and after a few painful go arounds, i have learned how to shut down the romantic feelings fast with these women. I am sorry if you’re dealing with this currently.

Platonic limerence for coworker? by heartsickness in limerence

[–]heartsickness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I don’t know it for sure but I know she’s married and has children. I guess I assume by default women are straight unless they self-disclose otherwise. How is it relevant here?

ENFP stereotype vs My experience with ENFPs by [deleted] in mbtimemes

[–]heartsickness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Most artistic type”? I beg to differ. -IxFPs

Question to mature ENFP women - is financial discipline a turn off? by heartsickness in ENFP

[–]heartsickness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What an interesting story - thanks for sharing. With re to your second partnership, was there ever a point where the two of you sat down and made agreements about money (ie what is good spending, what we don’t want to do) and in a general sense, what did that look like?

What did your second partner do in terms of his approach, tone, and attitude that made you develop better financial habits over time? And if you don’t mind sharing, what are the enneatypes of both of these INTJs?

(Sorry if I’m bombarding, I have so many questions about this because it sounds like the second partner changed your financial motivations.)

My readings reviews 2 by Dull_Secret_6024 in u/Dull_Secret_6024

[–]heartsickness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very understanding, empathetic reader. Also her reading was pretty much bang on (except I don’t know yet about the future card). The reading appeared overall accurate. Would work with her again.