Give Me 2 Minutes to Help You Get Over Your Romantic Obsession

Romantic Obsession and Personal Purpose

Romantic obsession can grow from a lack of personal purpose or a difficult relationship with yourself. Love can enrich a fulfilling life, but it cannot rescue you from yourself or solve all your problems. Sometimes, the obsession is less about the person and more about an imagined future with them.

Ways to Redirect Your Energy

• Invest in something real and meaningful to you, such as your mental or physical health, a goal, or a skill you want to develop.
• Notice when you’re dwelling on what could have been or might happen, and bring your attention back to the life you’re living now.
• Ask yourself what parts of your life you’re neglecting while pursuing a relationship, and where that energy could be better spent.
• Reflect on what you want your life to look like. If you’re unsure, start by identifying what you don’t want.
• Don’t try to overhaul your whole life at once. Choose one action and reclaim a piece of your life today.
• Keep wanting love, but treat it as an addition to the life you’re building—not an escape from yourself.

Presenter: Shimon Davis