It becomes literal truth. A Psychological Addiction Love addiction is a psychological addiction, a result of unfulfilled childhood needs. Children whose needs remain unrecognized may adjust by learning to limit their expectations. Such ideas do not satisfy childhood needs, leaving them still to be met later in life. As adults, addictive lovers remain dependent upon others to care for them, protect them and solve their problems.
Love addicts are characteristically familiar with desperate hopes and seemingly unending fears.
Is all consuming and obsessive. Avoids risk or change. Lacks true intimacy. Is manipulative, strikes deals. Is dependent and parasitic.