How do you stop obsessing over a new romance?

In my 30s and have dated a lot. I've done casual flings, had a couple serious LTRs, been deeply in love, and had a lot of meaningless, purely physical hookups in my day.

Through all of these, my attachment style has always been secure as a fully realized person. I never needed someone to make me feel whole.

This new woman is completely intoxicating. She was clear: purely casual. It makes me want what I can't have, something more serious with her.

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If it’s good, you’ll never stop.

Been with my wife 20+ years and have a mess of kids. Still obsessed.

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Lol. It’s still always Deloitte.

I’m beginning to think it must be a firm wide short-man complex or something…

People usually obsess over stuffs that they are not qualified to have.

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He just means what they can’t have. Doesn’t actually mean qualified

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What makes her intoxicating?

Not wanting anything serious with the OP.

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