To the MLCer, the OP is a distraction because they think they found the answer. In my sitch, my wife said she loved OM #1. 3 weeks later, their relationship was done. Then she said OM #2 was her soulmate, 2 months later they were done. I'm waiting for OM #3 to come along anytime.
The OP makes them feel "happy". It's not a real, true love they feel. From what I understand it's more of an immature, puppy love type feeling they get. It is a distraction because they are able to focus their energy on that instead of the troubles brewing inside.
