The Difference Between Love Bombing And The Guy Who Knows What He Wants
Here’s the deal: while love bombing is real and should be taken seriously, we shouldn’t emasculate and demonize strong, assertive men who simply know what they want and are willing to work to pursue it.
Chances are, you know someone who has gone through the stressful and frankly agonizing experience of love bombing. What exactly is “love bombing?” Essentially, it’s an attempt to manipulate and control someone through excessive displays of attention and affection early on in a relationship. The Cleveland Clinic in their helpful article on the topic states that “this form of psychological and emotional abuse is often disguised as excessive flattery” and it’s often associated with manipulation and narcissism. What does this look like practically, though? Think lavish gifts at the onset of dating, ceaseless compliments, early declarations of love, and other seemingly over-the-top “romantic” gestures.