At the start of a romantic relationship, it’s exciting to receive positive affirmations and affection from your partner. However, if this affection becomes exaggerated and excessive, it can lead to a manipulative cycle of abuse.
In this episode, we look into what love bombing is, common red flags, and how to heal after being love bombed.
Additional Resources:
• Love Bombing (Psychology Today) (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/love-bombing)
• Spotting Narcissistic Love Bombing: What It Is — and Isn’t (https://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder-love-bombing)
• Idealize, Devalue, Discard: The Dizzying Cycle of Narcissism (https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/idealize-devalue-discard-the-dizzying-cycle-of-narcissism-0325154#:~:text=Individuals%20in%20emotionally%20abusive%20relationships,idealization%2C%20devaluing%2C%20and%20discarding)
• What Is ‘Love Bombing’? (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/10/style/love-bombing.html)
• What to Know About 'Love Bombing,' the Trend That's Ruining Dating for Everyone (https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a28565768/love-bombing/)
• What is Love Bombing? 11 Ways to Spot this Relationship Red Flag (https://www.thehealthy.com/family/relationships/love-bombing/)
• Empath Definition (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empath)
• 'Love Bombing': What It Is, Why It's Dangerous, and How to Protect Yourself (https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/love-bombing-shows-a-twisted-form-of-emotional-intelligence-heres-how-to-protect-yourself.html)
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