What Is Love Bombing?
Love bombing is a form of emotional manipulation where someone overwhelms another person with excessive attention, flattery, gifts, and affection to gain control over them. It often happens in the early stages of a relationship and can be a red flag for narcissistic or abusive behavior.
Love bombing is a form of emotional manipulation where someone overwhelms another person with excessive attention, flattery, gifts, and affection to gain control over them. It often happens in the early stages of a relationship and can be a red flag for narcissistic or abusive behavior.
Signs of Love Bombing
Excessive Compliments & Affection Too Soon
"You're my soulmate, I've never felt this way before!" (within days or weeks of meeting)
Constant texting, calling, or wanting to be with you 24/7.
Over-the-Top Gifts & Gestures
Expensive presents, surprise trips, or overwhelming romantic gestures early in the relationship.
It may feel flattering but can create a sense of obligation or guilt.
Moving Too Fast
Talking about marriage, kids, or lifelong commitment very early.
Pushing for exclusivity before you're ready.
Isolation from Friends & Family
They discourage you from seeing loved ones or guilt-trip you for spending time with others.
"They don’t understand us like I do."
Extreme Mood Swings & Guilt-Tripping
If you set boundaries, they become angry, distant, or sulky.
Making you feel guilty for wanting space: "I guess you don’t love me as much as I love you."
Control & Manipulation
Constantly needing reassurance and demanding your full attention.
Making decisions for you or disregarding your comfort level.
Why Do People Love Bomb?
Narcissistic Tendencies: To create dependency and boost their own ego.
Insecurity & Fear of Abandonment: Trying to "secure" you quickly.
Manipulation for Control: Making you emotionally reliant on them.
Love Bombing vs. Healthy Love
Love Bombing
Overwhelming affection to gain control
Fast-moving, intense commitment
Makes you feel guilty for needing space
Isolates you from others
Mood swings if you set boundaries
Healthy Love
Steady, growing emotional connection
Natural progression at a comfortable pace
Respects your independence
Encourages your other relationships
Healthy discussions & mutual respect
How to Protect Yourself
✔ Set Boundaries: Take things at your own pace, and don’t be pressured into rushing.
✔ Stay Connected to Friends & Family: They can help you see red flags.
✔ Watch for Consistency: Real love is built over time, not just grand gestures.
✔ Trust Your Gut: If something feels "too good to be true," it might be.
✔ Seek Support: If you feel manipulated or controlled, talk to a trusted person or therapist.
Contact Bee Blissful today if you feel like you’ve been a victim of love bombing. A therapist can help you work on attracting healthy love.