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In the course of your life, you will come across different types of love and relationships. One such relationship is a fantasy relationship.
A fantasy relationship is a one-sided relationship in which one person develops feelings for the other person and is obsessed with being in a romantic relationship with them. Also known as limerence, it includes constantly daydreaming and fantasizing about the object of their attraction.
Here are 10 signs that you're in a fantasy relationship, right?
1. You daydream about them all day, every day.
Even if you're not in a relationship with the person you're attracted to, you'll find yourself constantly imagining scenarios where the two of you are together and happy. Apart from that, you will also dream of a happy and perfect future with him.
Daydreaming and fantasizing about the person you are attracted to becomes a habit. You will picture all sorts of fictional and romantic situations in your head, where he is desperate and falls in love with you.
2. You notice physical symptoms of nervousness.
If you are in a fantasy relationship, you will experience physical symptoms, such as anxiety while waiting for their calls and texts. You may feel very nervous and start to sweat before talking to them, and are constantly practicing what you are going to say.
In addition, if you are with them or are close to them, you may feel dizzy or faint.
3. You are the 'hero' in the 'relationship'.
When you fantasize about your crush, those fantasies tend to have the same element: you're the hero who always saves her from dangerous situations, and this makes her fall in love with you right away.
This kind of heroic tendencies sometimes spill over into your real life too, with you feeling very protective of them.
4. Stalking becomes a possibility.
When you are in a fantasy relationship, the attraction you feel towards the other person is very strong. You find it very difficult to stay away from him. So you'll find ways to get closer or closer to them by stopping by the places they frequent.
For example, you would "meet" him at his favorite coffee shop, and pretend that it was just a lucky coincidence. However, make sure that you don't come across as a stalker as that can be very scary and could lead him to misunderstand you.
5. He is your 'soul mate'.
Emotionally, you feel that they are the "One" to you, and that you are both meant to be together. You feel a strong, magnetic pull towards them, which you cannot ignore.
Even though you barely know each other, you are sure that he is your soulmate.
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6. You find them perfect.
One of the biggest signs that you are in a fantasy relationship is when you idealize them in such a way that they are never wrong in your eyes.
So even if they are the worst people in the world and indulge in dubious activities, you will find yourself defending them fiercely. To you, they are nothing short of perfect, perfect, and perfect.
7. You are envious of anyone who is attracted to him.
Jealousy plays a big role in fantasy relationships. You'll notice a tremendous amount of jealousy when other people feel attracted to them. The fact that the person you are attracted to can be attracted to someone other than you is unpredictable.
You can't imagine them with anyone else. There is no real commitment between the two of you, but you do feel a certain loyalty towards him, which makes you turn down people who might be attracted to you.
8. You are constantly looking for clues.
You are constantly trying to read between the lines, when it comes to your fantasy relationship. Trying to find hidden meaning in everything they say or do becomes second nature to you.
Looking for clues and evidence that they also like you is something that takes up most of your time, as you desperately search for a glimmer of hope that you might have a future with them after all.
9. You experience ‘withdrawal’ symptoms.
If by any chance, he withdraws from you or stops talking to you, you fall into a deep depression. Since you have never imagined a life without him, you feel completely lost and empty.
You start experiencing extreme mood swings, like feeling euphoric when you are with them and extremely low, in case they ignore you or reject you. This kind of feeling is similar to what a drug addict feels when he is going through withdrawal.
10. You just cannot accept the ‘breakup.’
In case your "relationship" ends, you constantly pine for them and look for ways to get them back in your life. You feel an overwhelming and painful bond with them and look for ways to get their approval, attention, and affection.
Being in a fantasy relationship will bring you nothing more than pain and disappointment. If you are really lucky and the person you are attracted to ends up reciprocating your feelings, then amazing!
But in case that does not happen, you need to try and move on from this. Living in a world of fantasy will not help you find the love you deserve to have in your life. Be patient, because your Prince Charming is just around the corner waiting for you.
Source: yourtango