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Love addiction is often perceived to be "less serious" than other mental disorders i.e. compulsive sexual addictions, eating disorders or self-harm. Our culture has traditionally glorified love addiction with delusional happy endings like "happily ever after." In fact, love addiction often gives roots to crime like suicides, murders, rapes and domestic violence. What is love addiction, and why are some people addicted to love? How can the problem be identified, and how can those addicted be helped?