Why do so many people mistake obsession for love?

Something about peeking in windows may have something to do with it

Idk,but they do.

Its my understanding that pretty much every relationship has an element of obssession present at some point. No, we are not all bunny boilers.. and no, its not healthy to stalk or smother someone in a relationship, but am I wrong in thinking that passion and desire for someone can present itself as obsession (for a period of time) even in healthy loving relationships?

I don't think you are.In my opinion as long as the obsession is mutual is all good

Because the obsession changes the way they feel and they do not like the way they feel. It is a short cut into making them feel good about themselves, kinda like an addiction.

I had a feeling you might understand where I was coming from LOL

KEEP AWAY FROM MY RABBITS!

is it that obvious?

hehehe...

So I have my own personal Dr. Philgood?

All these things have you said of beauty.
Yet in truth you spoke not of her but of needs unsatisfied,
And beauty is not a need but an ecstasy.
It is not a mouth thirsting nor an empty hand stretched forth,
But rather a heart enflamed and a soul enchanted.
It is not the image you would see nor the song you would hear,
But rather an image you see though you close your eyes and a song you hear though you shut your ears.
It is not the sap within the furrowed bark, nor a wing attached to a claw,
But rather a garden for ever in bloom and a flock of angels for ever in flight.
People of Orphalese, beauty is life when life unveils her holy face.
But you are life and you are the veil.
Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.
But you are eternity and your are the mirror.

....pole dancing does that to a guy.

I'm obsessively in love with you mirror

Because they haven't been in enough relationships to know any better. They think that ANY ship in the ocean is "the one", even when they aren't.

Or is love an obsession?

I don't know about obsession, but I do know a lot of people who confuse love and lust. Or love with that initial giddy feeling you get when you like someone. I've been guilty of it myself in the past. I would venture to say most people have at one time or another. You hope that with some experience and maturity people will get over that. But, sometimes they never do. Love takes a lot of time.

Both give the same feelings, the only difference is that obsessions are a one way street and love is given and received.

I'm obsessed...besotted, completely consumed.....and it is love.

I am besotted and obsessed with my kids, my world, my friends, everything...

and His Lordship? yes him too.