Grand Opening

Welcome to the first post of The Official Limerence Blog.

One might argue, I suppose, that nothing about limerence is "official" -- that it is traditionally rather furtive ... something one keeps secret and locked away. However, in editing this work for Dorothy Tennov -- often reviewing queries, comments, and even pleas sent to her over the years -- I have heard limerents (those "in a state of limerence") crying out for both

1. validation (one limerent began his letter to Dorothy with "Dear Woman Who Has Given Me My Life Back") and ...
   
2. anonymous comraderie ("Oh, I could never share this with anybody ... but I am so glad to know that I'm not alone") ...
   

that a blog for limerents and LO's (or limerent objects, the object -- wanted or unwanted -- of the limerent's affection) ... a blog that includes even family members of L's and LO's, as well as professionals in the field seems like a natural adjunct to Dorothy's book.

On this site, then, I will try to post sample letters written to Dorothy over the years and, when practical, some of her responses. Be assured that all letters posted here are representative composites only -- pasted together with a snippet from one letter and a phrase from another -- with any and all identifying elements removed. If anything herein resembles anything that you have ever written to her ... or to anyone else, be assured that it is only because of the universality of the limerence experience.

In my next post, I'll discuss what we might call "classical limerence" -- how Dorothy coined the word, how she defines it, and some of what it has come to mean (much of the latter being erroneous).

So, welcome to my new venture, and your new adventure. Please add us to your blogging list, post your comments, and check back often. By the way, although my aim in producing this blog is altruistic, you'll see a few blatantly commercial elements -- like an occasional plug for Dorothy's books (such as, read this plug for Dorothy's eBook). Please smile indulgently -- it's how I keep the ship afloat.

-S.