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Love bombing and ghosting are disorienting experiences, and being subjected to both by the same person can be extremely upsetting. What could possibly cause someone to inflict that kind of emotional double-whammy on someone they said they cared about? We're here to answer that question for you. In this article, we'll explain why people love bomb and then ghost in relationships, as well as provide useful tips on how to heal and move forward. We'll also touch on the red flags to watch out for so this never happens to you again.
Things You Should Know
- Love bombing then ghosting is a pattern of abusive behavior often used by narcissists to manipulate and gain control over another person.
- Someone who engages in these behavioral patterns may not always have malicious intentions. They could be insecure or have abandonment issues from childhood.
- Remember that being love bombed then ghosted is not your fault. To heal, reconnect with your family and friends and give yourself time to process your emotions.
Steps
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References
- ↑ https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Love-Bombing%3A-A-Narcissistic-Approach-to-Formation-Strutzenberg-Wiersma-Mosley/4adadc6dde23a69b1609eb2639c7cde4f844cc0e
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-psychology/202303/why-have-they-ghosted-you
- ↑ https://newsletter.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2021/07/15/dubar-thomas-18-ma-19-explore-the-psychological-effects-of-social-media-ghosting/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/reading-between-the-headlines/201703/the-danger-of-manipulative-love-bombing-in-a-relationship
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/signs-of-love-bombing/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intimate-relationships-in-the-digital-era/202302/the-unspoken-reasons-behind-ghosting-in
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/reading-between-the-headlines/201703/the-danger-of-manipulative-love-bombing-in-a-relationship
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/signs-of-love-bombing/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/reading-between-the-headlines/201703/the-danger-of-manipulative-love-bombing-in-a-relationship
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/202106/the-best-and-worst-ways-cope-ghosting
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/love-bombing/
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