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8 Signs It's Obsession, NOT Love

How do we differentiate between love and obsession? The difference between love and obsession is often blurred, due to the feeling of extreme passion and emotional attachment to the subject of attention being a key component of both. However, obsession can lean towards being an unhealthy and dangerous expression of love when taken to extremes – regardless of the type of relationship in mention, whether it be platonic or romantic. To help you be aware of the difference, we've made this video.

We also made another video on the difference between love and lust: https://youtu.be/Hf08GRUtjRM

Writer: Cindy Nguyen
Script Editor: Vanessa Tao
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice: Amanda Silvera www.youtube.com/amandasilvera
Animator: Daniela Herrera (New Animator)
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:
08, June. “Love vs Obsession: 20 Main Differences.” MomJunction, 7 June 2021, www.momjunction.com/articles/love-vs-obsession-differences_00725888/.
Dodgson, Lindsay. “Love and Obsession Are Two Different Things – Here’s How to Tell Them Apart.” Business Insider, Business Insider, 27 Feb. 2018, www.businessinsider.com/how-to-tell-if-youre-in-love-or-just-obsessed-2018-2.
“Obsession vs Love: 12 Critical Differences You Should Know.” Her Norm, 1 Dec. 2018, hernorm.com/obsession-vs-love/.
Ohwovoriole, Toketemu. “What to Know about Obsessive Love Disorder.” Verywell Mind, Verywell Mind, 1 Nov. 2021, www.verywellmind.com/obsessive-love-disorder-definition-symptoms-causes-5203954.
Regan, Sarah. “Do You Have ‘Control Issues’ in Your Relationships? This Might Be Why.” Mindbodygreen, Mindbodygreen, 4 Nov. 2021, www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/are-you-controlling-person-this-could-be-why-experts-say.

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