So you’ve just started seeing someone new, and they seem absolutely smitten with you. Constant compliments, gifts, texts – the whole works. At first it feels amazing, like something out of a romance novel. But then those nagging doubts start creeping in. Are they being sincere or is this love bombing? You’ve heard the term before, but what does it actually mean?
Love bombing usually happens at the start of a relationship when someone showers you with attention,
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The allure of a narcissist’s initial charm is undeniable, often sweeping their targets off their feet. This magnetic pull results from the calculated efforts they put into creating an irresistible persona, irresistibly matched to cater to your deepest desires and interests.
…“All toxic relationships feel like soulmate connections. A sign of toxic relationship is that you lose other people. You live to please just one person. You develop a new personality just for him/her. And that
Falling prey to narcissist abuse can be an emotionally painful and psychologically damaging experience, as these individuals are known for their manipulative behavior and inability to empathize with others.
This condition results from the callous exploitation victims endure, manifesting itself through symptoms such as depression, anxiety, hypervigilance, toxic shame, emotional flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, loneliness, and extreme alertness.
The aftermath of narcissistic abuse often leads people to isolate themselves due to feelings of mistrust toward others or
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