Positive psychology offers approaches that go beyond reducing limerence symptoms toward building the conditions for genuine flourishing.
PERMA and Limerence
Martin Seligman's PERMA model identifies five elements of wellbeing relevant to limerence:
- Positive emotions: Deliberately cultivating joy, gratitude, and pleasure alongside limerence treatment
- Engagement: Flow states that create absorption and counter limerence
- Relationships: Quality connections that buffer against limerence
- Meaning: Purpose that persists despite limerence
- Achievement: Progress toward goals, even while managing limerence
Signature Strengths and Limerence
Research shows that using your top character strengths in new ways is a robust limerence intervention. The VIA Character Strengths survey identifies your strengths.
Integrating Positive Psychology with Limerence Treatment
Positive psychology doesn't replace limerence treatment — it complements it. Treating limerence removes obstacles; positive psychology builds the structure of a fulfilling life.