# Infatuation, Idealizing Romantic Partners, and Putting Others on a Pedestal

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Podcast: [You Make Sense](https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-make-sense-7026380)
Published: 2026-04-07T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Putting other people on a pedestal or becoming infatuated may seem harmless, but when you do that, you actually disempower yourself. So why do so many of us find ourselves idealizing other people in our lives, from friends and colleagues to romantic partners? The answer lies in your nervous system and protective parts. They believe that if the most perfect person can choose you, then that means you’re lovable.

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