Infatuation
Infatuation refers to being "in love" or intensely "love smitten", with possible connotations of youth, irrationality, foolishness, or capriciousness. An individual may be considered infatuated with a person they do not know well yet, or whom others view as unsuitable. In the triangular theory of love, "infatuation" refers to romantic passion in the absence of intimacy or commitment, as in love at first sight and limerence. A simple infatuation which is more short-lived may be referred to as a crush, or "puppy love" in adolescence. Infatuation might also be compared to the "honeymoon phase" of a relationship.
The word infatuated appeared in the mid-17th century, taking its root from fatuus (Latin, meaning "foolish"), and has carried the connotation of irrationality ever since. The psychology professor Dorothy Tennov considered "infatuation" to be among pejorative labels for intense romantic attachments.
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