Glossary
Love bombing
What it means
Love bombing is early-stage overwhelm: constant messages, grand declarations, gifts, and 'I've never felt this before' — often within days or weeks. It feels magical, but it's speed-building an intimacy the other person plans to weaponize later, once you're attached.
What it can look like
Three weeks in they're calling you their soulmate, planning a trip abroad, and getting hurt if you can't reply within minutes. You feel special AND panicked — you can't tell which is louder.
What you can do
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