The state of scary obsession with the object of your affection is familiar for many — and it has a name: limerence.
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The Scaries: On the Fear Of Falling In Love
Words by Kathleen Wong. Art by Sam Liacos. What should falling in love actually feel like? There is arguably no other idiom in the English language more ubiquitous than “falling in love.” We hear it in songs, television shows (hello, Bachelor Nation), books, movies, and of course, conversations in real life. The exact origin of…
The Scaries: On Saying ‘I Love You’ First
We spoke to four people about the time they said ‘I love you’ first and how they overcame the fear to do so.
The Scaries (Editor’s Letter)
For December, we explore the different fears attached to love as our monthly theme.
Finding Love in Every Moment With Amor Capdevila
Ahead of the release of ‘Moments in Love,’ poet and multi-hyphenate creative Amor Capdevila talks about personal growth and the infinite variations of love.
How to Explore What Pouring Into Yourself Looks Like for You
While that view of self is important, it differs from the process of actively loving ourselves. Emotional wellness experts weigh in.
Deconstructing Love A.K.A ‘The Great Unknown,’ With Silvana Estrada
Ahead of release of her ‘Marchita’ album, Silvana Estrada talks intimacy that’s beyond skin deep, and more.
On Loving Ourselves (And Everyone Else)
Two queer singles and one couple share their experience with polyamorous love in a post-pandemic landscape.
Three Therapists Weigh In on Mental Health, Intimacy & the Layers in Between
Intimacy is “an exercise in being vulnerable and knowing that I’m going to be okay on the other side of it regardless.”
How Celibacy Deepened My Sense of Intimacy
In our world of hook up culture and dating apps, remaining celibate can be seen as “missing out.” But for this writer, it strengthened her relationship with her partner—and with herself.
Intimacy (Editor’s Letter)
In this first chapter of this new iteration of ILY, we explore the depths of intimacy as our September monthly theme.
Here’s How Virgo Season Will Impact Your Love Life
Things might start slow, but they will begin to transform quicker than you realize.
Here’s How Leo Season Will Impact Your Love Life
Let’s take a closer look at what Leo season has in store for your love life and what you can expect with the current energies at play.
Editor’s Letter (June 2021)
ILY’s Erika Ramirez on hiding your voice in fear of losing love.