Erotomania

Erotomania is a form of delusional stalking also called the “unrequited love” syndrome. This form of stalking is typically associated with celebrity stalking. The person suffering from Erotomania believes that they are actually having a relationship with the victim and that the victim in fact loves the stalker. Some even believe that they are actually married to or have children with the victim. The person suffering from Erotomania believes that the victim is actually communicating their love through a series of cryptic messages. The person stalking a famous singer may believe that certain songs are actually messages of love just for the stalker. The person stalking a famous actor may believe that the color of clothing or the turns of a phrase in an interview are signals of devotion. Some suffering from Erotomania believe that they are in a relationship with a fictional character (such as a movie or television character), but most have become obsessed with a celebrity.