diff --git a/code/datums/status_effects/neutral.dm b/code/datums/status_effects/neutral.dm
index a04bd836a24..257f69ab80d 100644
--- a/code/datums/status_effects/neutral.dm
+++ b/code/datums/status_effects/neutral.dm
@@ -57,10 +57,6 @@
 		date = love_interest
 		linked_alert.desc = "You're in love with [date.real_name]! How lovely."
 
-/datum/status_effect/in_love/tick()
-	if(date)
-		new /obj/effect/temp_visual/love_heart/invisible(date.drop_location(), owner)
-
 /datum/status_effect/throat_soothed
 	id = "throat_soothed"
 	duration = 60 SECONDS