It can be hard to spot because it looks and feels similar to what many people want in relationships: to feel loved and adored.īut while it can sometimes be mistaken for the honeymoon stage of a relationship, the two have some distinct differences. Love-bombing might look like someone constantly complimenting you or wanting to be around you, dramatic professions of love and devotion, or bombarding you with grand gestures or expensive gifts. Anyone can love-bomb, but the most common offenders suffer from unhealthy attachment issues or narcissistic traits. 'Love-bombing is a form of emotional manipulation used to gain power over a person by showering them with what appears to be tons of affection and attention,' Spirit, Ph.D., LPC, licensed counselor and host of OWN's Love Goals, tells mbg.
