Can’t help falling in love?

We might decide they are the one very quickly, or that we’vefallen in lovefaster than ever before.

Previously known as emotional promiscuity,emophilia is a condition where you fall in love quickly and easily.

Woman in love

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This is a persistent trait that lasts across someone’s romantic relationships, not that happens just once.

So how does that present?Dr.

This can be downright dangerous.

If you resonate with this in your life, emophilia may be something to consider.

Understanding the Causes of Emophilia

Unfortunately, there isn’t one simple known cause for emophilia.

That said, we do have some ideas about what causes it.

Emophilia may also be related to other personality traits, specifically what is known as theDark Triad.

This is a combination of narcissism,Machiavellianism, and psychopathy.

Beyond that, the relationship may not have the depth it otherwise could.

Sometimes others can see things we can’t, especially for those with a history of emophilia.

It’s important to really get to know someone during the dating process.

Bottom Line

As with any emotional issue, help is available for emophilia.