Anyone could fall prey to limerence. Some argue that limerence occurs in the early stages of all relationships when two people are excited about each other. In normal cases, these intense feelings gradually mellow into a reciprocated, contented state of love. However, those vulnerable to limerence often have a past history of anxiety, self-harming tendencies, or a general sense of discontentment or unhappiness. These individuals in limerent situations might find themselves more susceptible to spiraling into limerent states more often than others.