Ah, yes, Byz, I have read, re-read, and even memorized much of the passages from Peck's book. And it was not from a current state of mind, but from the perspective of recognizing my preoccupation with a drug-like addiction to the initial stages of "love" that I posted this thread.
I'm not sure if my perception was a valid one from the standpoint of youth and hormones, or one stemming from a dysfuntional upbringing with regard to the love relationship. That is why I asked for feedback. Either way, I seem bo have moved beyond the need for it.