Episode 35 - Limerence: The Counterfeit Love That Hijacks Your Heart — And How God Pulls You Out of It

Have you ever felt emotionally stuck on someone—thinking about them nonstop, replaying conversations, craving a text back, and calling it “love” … even though deep down you know it’s costing you your peace?

Sunshine, this episode is for you.

In Episode 35, we’re unpacking limerence—the intense emotional fixation that can masquerade as love, but often operates like a spiritual and emotional trap. We’re talking about how limerence can become counterfeit love, how it can quietly turn a person into an idol in your mind, and how God lovingly pulls you back to truth, clarity, and freedom.

This isn’t about shame. It’s about deliverance, discernment, and a renewed mind.

🎙️ Here’s What We’re Unpacking

💜 What limerence is (and how it differs from love, attraction, and healthy attachment)
💜 Why limerence feels so real—and why it can be so hard to break
💜 1 Corinthians 13 as God’s definition of love (and how limerence fails the test)
💜 How the enemy uses limerence as a distraction and a doorway to emotional idolatry
💜 Signs you’re in a limerence loop (phone-checking, fantasizing, anxiety, craving contact)
💜 The spiritual cost: when obsession replaces prayer, the Word, and peace
💜 Practical steps to break the cycle and take your power back
💜 A reset path for renewing your mind and returning your focus to God

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trust in the Lord with all your heart… and He will make your paths straight.

RESOURCES

💜 The Relationship Red Flag Journal by Lindsay Brown
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💜 Sunshine Why Would You Do That? Program.

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🌟 Coming Next — Episode 36: Sweet Talk That Builds Him Up

Sis, learn how to compliment a man so he feels loved, not pressured. In Episode 36, we’re breaking down the difference between affirmation that inspires a man and “compliments” that secretly sound like expectations. You’ll learn how to speak with sweetness and standards—so your words don’t chase, nag, or manage… they build.

Keep your light on and your standards high. Thank you for listening. Enjoy today!