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.

Signs of Love Bombing

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Moving Too Fast

   • Talking about marriage, kids, or lifelong commitment very early.

   • Pushing for exclusivity before you're ready.

4. 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."

5. 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."

6. 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.