When Obsession Feels Like Love: Limerence in WLW Relationships with Christine Vargo, LCSW

This episode is for women who are navigating WLW attraction, relationships, and the confusing space between obsession and love—especially if you're a late bloomer lesbian or came out later in life.In this conversation with therapist Christine Vargo, LCSW, we talk about:What limerence is and how it's different from loveWhy lesbians U-haul and move so fast in relationshipsThe role of childhood trauma, neurodivergence, and attachment in limerenceRed flags when you think you're in love after a week (or a month)Why no contact is essential after a breakupHow to stay with yourself in relationship and slow downThe "bump contract" and what your relationships are here to teach youStart here for free: ⁠HERE⁠Join Beyond Straight: ⁠HERE⁠Explore Unbox Your Sexuality®: ⁠HERE⁠Listen to Unbox Yourself with Samantha Fox: Podcast: ⁠HERE⁠Instagram: ⁠HERE⁠ Website: ⁠HERE⁠Connect with Christine Vargo, LCSW: ⁠HERE⁠Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Gestalt Therapist, trained Daring Way™ Facilitator, and founder of The Real Poetic Paradox, LLC — a coaching business dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community in navigating relational dynamics, self-abandonment, and limerence. With over 13 years in private practice and an integrative approach rooted in trauma-informed care, Internal Family Systems, Somatic therapy, and Human Design, Christine brings both clinical expertise and deep compassion to her 1:1 work, clinical supervision, and groups.In addition to her one on one work with clients, Christine is currently offering monthly group sessions for queer women navigating the experience of limerence, self-abandonment or trying to understand attachment dynamics in relationships. She’ll be launching her first online course: The Art of Staying: The Self-Trust Method for Love That Doesn’t Cost You Yourself in the Fall/Winter 2026.