How can you tell the difference between love bombing and genuine interest?

When a person overwhelms you with elaborate romantic gestures, promises, compliments, etc. when there is no reason for them to do so; when their “love” makes you feel uncomfortable and they violate the boundaries that you have drawn for yourself, then most probably, they are love-bombing you.

How do I know if I’m Love bombing?

Dating a love bomber isn’t going to look the same in every situation, but a few telltale signs of a love-bombing partner are extravagant gifts, obsessive flattery, constant complimentary texting, and always expecting a prompt reply.

What is love-bombing examples?

Love bombing often involves over-the-top gestures, such as sending you inappropriate gifts to your job (dozens of bouquets instead of one, for example) or buying expensive plane tickets for a vacation, and not taking “no” for an answer.

Can a narcissist Love Bomb in a relationship?

Since love bombing/idealization is part of the narcissistic abuse cycle, it can happen intermittently throughout the relationship as part of the intermittent reinforcement pattern narcissists use to keep their victims hooked. How can you tell the difference between narcissistic love bombing and healthy romantic interest?

What happens during the love bombing phase?

During the love bombing phase, the narcissist is setting you up for an addiction. Just like drug dealers give away free hits to inexperienced users, narcissists shower their potential victims with praise, admiration, attentiveness, and even understanding as a first ‘high’ to show how amazing they can be as a partner.

What is love bombing and how does it affect codependency?

Love bombing, especially for codependents, is the fast lane to easy and illusory self-esteem. It’s the high of the love bombing during the idealization stage that victims of narcissistic abuse yearn to return to once the devaluation stage begins.

What is the narcissist’s hate bombing phase?

During the hate bombing phase, the narcissist is letting their freak flag fly because they’ve caught you in their trap. This is where deep abuse occurs. What Does Hate Bombing Look Like?