love bombing

Love bombing is a pattern of overly affectionate behavior that occurs at the beginning of a relationship, often a romantic one, in which one party "bombs" the other with over-the-top displays of adoration and attention. It can be a deliberate and manipulative tactic to gain the upper hand over a new partner and increase his or her dependence on the bomber. Learn the signs, stages, causes, and effects of love bombing, as well as how to recover from it.