Love bombing is a manipulative relationship tactic that has become more common in online dating during the initial stages of getting to know someone. It is an approach where a person attempts to influence someone through demonstrations of attention and affection. The goal is to quickly form a strong attachment and make the person emotionally dependent. It is a form of emotional abuse. Signs of love bombing include over-communication, premature future planning, pressure for intimacy, and anger as a defiant reaction when things don’t go according to plan. This behavior is mostly exhibited by individuals with low self-esteem or those with pronounced narcissistic traits.
Once the love bomber is confident in their conquest, the love bombing phase ends. What follows is either a toxic relationship or a complete break in contact. But what is the difference between a love bomber and a true romantic? A romantic takes their time and is consistent. A love bomber has a plan, and as soon as you don't follow along, they're gone. What can you do in the case of love bombing? Pay attention to your gut feeling and intuition, and have open discussions with family and friends.
