Some of the hallmarks of love and romance addiction are as follows:
Excessive neediness within relationships
Excessive fantasizing about the object of one’s affection (to the point of not being able to think of much else)
Giving up one’s own needs, opinions, desires and ideas in order to please the partner and out of fear of being emotionally abandoned
Not being able to let go of a relationship or accept that it’s over
Placing physical attraction and/or sexual chemistry as a priority when considering a relationship with someone
Feeling as if one’s life is over and/or considering or attempting suicide when a relationship ends
Inability to be alone, feeling uncomfortable in solitude or without a relationship
Romantic intrigue, which is defined as flirting, innuendo or other manipulative behaviors designed to “hook” someone in
Constantly pursuing and obsessing over emotionally unavailable people
Neglecting family, friends, work or school because of a relationship