Dating Tips: What is love bombing?
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- 04 Apr 2023
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Dating isn't easy in the modern age and many singles are searching in hope that they can find "the one".
There is a fine line between treating somebody like you care and looking to control them, we look further into the art of "love bombing".
What is love bombing?
Every person who is seeking to find that person they want to spend the rest of their life with, is prone to love bombing.
Before we go on to explain the term, it is important to know, that when these things are done in the right way it could just be someone you have found a connection with.
Love bombing, is often used by controlling, narcissistic and abusive individuals.
They try to quickly obtain the affection and attention of someone they are romantically pursuing by presenting an idealised image of themselves.
That is the important thing to remember, as a lot of the tactics used by a love bomber are common traits you would expect from a partner.
It is all about the context they are used in, for what purpose and how it evolves into something else.
More often than not, a love bomber will switch to becoming abusive, very difficult and manipulative once they feel secure in the relationship.
What are examples of love bombing?
They make you feel like you could "do better"
A love bomber will place you on a pedestal and make you feel like you are the most important thing in the world, while it is normal for a partner to want the best for you, this will change when they want more of your attention.
You will find they knock people down or things in your life to make you feel like you deserve more.
They tell you exactly what you want to hear
Even if it is not true, they will look to win your undivided attention and affection, by pandering to what you want to hear.
It is a form of manipulation to get you on their side. Read More…
