LOVE BOMBING
A 'romantic' yet sinister manipulation technique.
๐งต Thread.
A 'romantic' yet sinister manipulation technique.
๐งต Thread.
You are telling your friends, how you met your 'soulmate' last week at the coffee shop.
They ask: "Soulmate? Really? In a week?"
You can't seem to understand their suspicion.
Isn't this how it is supposed to be?
They ask: "Soulmate? Really? In a week?"
You can't seem to understand their suspicion.
Isn't this how it is supposed to be?
He/she swept you off your feet.
They text, call and even sext you 4+ times a day.
Unexpected show-ups at work, teddy bears at your doorstep every week;
Seems like they can't get enough of you.
It is a constant bombardment of dopamine and endorphins and you're on cloud nine.
They text, call and even sext you 4+ times a day.
Unexpected show-ups at work, teddy bears at your doorstep every week;
Seems like they can't get enough of you.
It is a constant bombardment of dopamine and endorphins and you're on cloud nine.
"If this is not 'Love at first sight', then what else?"
- You think.
Love bombing is an influence technique that is very hard to detect.
It is often packed in over-the-top attention, affectionate presence and positive reinforcements.
- You think.
Love bombing is an influence technique that is very hard to detect.
It is often packed in over-the-top attention, affectionate presence and positive reinforcements.
It seems like the other person has idealized you and this can be flattering.
You are put on a pedestal and their life looks like it revolves around you.
Everything feels like it's happening quickly.
You are put on a pedestal and their life looks like it revolves around you.
Everything feels like it's happening quickly.
But, psychologists have found love bombing to be a part of an abusive cycle:
Idealisation; Devaluation; Discard (Repeat)
And has been identified mostly in narcissistic abusers and psychopaths largely as an unconscious behaviour.
It can be used intentionally as well.
Idealisation; Devaluation; Discard (Repeat)
And has been identified mostly in narcissistic abusers and psychopaths largely as an unconscious behaviour.
It can be used intentionally as well.
First, they give intense affection and attention, pulling you closer to them and making you dependent.
At this point nothing is suspected in the initial excitement.
Every relationship starts with this intense rush of the novel companionship.
This is Idealisation.
At this point nothing is suspected in the initial excitement.
Every relationship starts with this intense rush of the novel companionship.
This is Idealisation.
Then, when the abuser feels like your interest turns towards something/someone else other than themself, the cycle of abuse begins.
Aggression, displays of anger, accusations of selfishness, shouting and even physical abuse is directed towards the victim.
Aggression, displays of anger, accusations of selfishness, shouting and even physical abuse is directed towards the victim.
If they do not comply, they follow with withdrawal;
Zero affection, silent treatment, and no presence.
And if the victim complies, all of this followed by the initial bombardment of promises of better times and pleasures.
Zero affection, silent treatment, and no presence.
And if the victim complies, all of this followed by the initial bombardment of promises of better times and pleasures.
In romantic relationships, the abuser uses this technique to ensure the loyalty/dependence of their victim.
When they feel their grip on their partner slipping away, they employ the abusive cycle.
Love bombing, but is used outside of romantic interactions too.
Keep reading.
When they feel their grip on their partner slipping away, they employ the abusive cycle.
Love bombing, but is used outside of romantic interactions too.
Keep reading.
The term was originally used by members of the Unification Church or the 'Moonies'.
When someone showed interest in the 'cult', recruiters approached with fake friendship and interest.
Recruits are flooded with flattery, non-sexual flirting/touching and attention: lots of it.
When someone showed interest in the 'cult', recruiters approached with fake friendship and interest.
Recruits are flooded with flattery, non-sexual flirting/touching and attention: lots of it.
The effects of love-bombing is intensified by social media.
It gives constant access and communication with their victims.
Pimps & gang members use love bombing to control their employees and victims.
It gives constant access and communication with their victims.
Pimps & gang members use love bombing to control their employees and victims.
That's it.
When you feel like you are being showered with attention, sometimes feeling like it is too good to be true,
You are probably being love bombed.
To know more about such manipulation techniques, you should get Mental Warfare Strategies โฌ๏ธ
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When you feel like you are being showered with attention, sometimes feeling like it is too good to be true,
You are probably being love bombed.
To know more about such manipulation techniques, you should get Mental Warfare Strategies โฌ๏ธ
gumroad.com
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