I wrote songs/album/s induced by this. Producing the music - fun. Going through limerence - anxiety inducing. Cure is to go within. Crushin on myself a little for now.
Infatuation, obsession, or limerence is common when you were emotionally neglected growing up. The fantasy that a ‘perfect’ person can finally love you in the way you’ve never been loved becomes all-consuming.
Criticizing virtue signaling IS virtue signaling. When we learn the difference between observation and judgment, we become kinder to others - and to ourselves.
Observe more. Judge less.