fatal attraction
Destructive romantic pull
Fatal attraction describes a powerful draw toward someone or something despite knowing it will lead to harm or disaster.
The phrase suggests desire that overrides self-preservation—an allure so strong it proves ruinous: His fatal attraction to gambling destroyed his marriage.
The term gained currency from the 1987 thriller about an affair turned deadly.
- black widowLethal spider species
- erotomaniaDelusion of being loved
- temptationUrge toward the unwise
- femme fataleTreacherous enchantress
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
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- attractionchemistry, allure, draw, fascination, lure
- sirenssirens, siren song, siren call, Lorelei, enchantresses
- romantic loveinfatuation, crush, lovesick, lovesickness, puppy love
fatal attractionsecure attachment
Reliable caregiver-child emotional bond
unconditional love · true love · mutual respect · lasting love · friendship
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