Addicted to love

'I eventually came to realise that just because that initial buzz didn't last, it didn't mean a relationship couldn't be fulfilling. I'm currently in a two-year relationship and, finally, I can say, being in love is everything I'd hoped it would be.'

Getting over love addiction can be a struggle. Emily Jones recommends that, once the sufferer realises they have a serious problem, they seek some form of counselling to overcome their addiction.

'Love addiction can be a serious affliction and not just a phase'. People who suffer from addictions to alcohol or drugs would never be told, 'just get over it', says Jones. 'The people who come to me with this problem often feel that, the constant process of falling in love again and again is taking over their lives. I would advise anyone who feels like this to seek some sort of help from a counsellor or psychologist trained to deal with relationship problems.'

'Of course, not everyone who has a love addiction will need this kind of help. For some it's just a matter of taking a long hard look at the kind of relationships they form, and realising you can't keep falling in love forever. They need to ask themselves why they fall in love so often without ever sticking it out with one person. Especially, if it's making them unhappy.' But then, some people can't help themselves.