Ever fallen in love with the idea of someone? 💔 Boulder author Amanda McCracken knows that rollercoaster well. In her new book, When Longing Becomes Your Lover, she unpacks limerence—the obsessive, pedestal-building state that can masquerade as romance—and how it kept her from the real connection she craved. After a viral New York Times essay and a decade of research (from neuroscientists to rabbis to TEDxCU), Amanda is offering something brave: tools to untangle perfectionism, fear of rejection, and the patterns that keep us chasing the unavailable. If you’ve ever confused crumbs for chemistry… this one’s for you. 📸: Tanja Melone Read more at the link in our bio. #BoulderAuthor #WomenWriters #DatingAndRelationships