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Six effective and healthy ways to deal with love bombing

Updated On: 15 December, 2023 11:41 PM IST | Editor

Love bombing, an act of showering excessive love upon a partner with the intent of manipulating them is said to be unhealthy by relationship experts. While love bombing might not always make a relationship toxic, it is crucial to manage it the right way

Love bombing, an act of showering excessive love upon a partner with the intent of manipulating them is said to be unhealthy by relationship experts. While love bombing might not always make a relationship toxic, it is crucial to manage it the right way

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Love bombing, an act of showering excessive love upon a partner with the intent of manipulating them is said to be unhealthy by relationship experts. While love bombing might not always make a relationship toxic, it is crucial to manage it the right way
<p>Regularly express your feelings and expectations. Ensure both partners are on the same page about their emotional needs and desires.</p>

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Regularly express your feelings and expectations. Ensure both partners are on the same page about their emotional needs and desires.

<p>Prioritise meaningful time together. Engage in activities that lead to connection and enjoyment.</p>

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Prioritise meaningful time together. Engage in activities that lead to connection and enjoyment.

<p>Sustain gestures of love and appreciation consistently over time rather than in sporadic, intense bursts of affection.</p>

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Sustain gestures of love and appreciation consistently over time rather than in sporadic, intense bursts of affection.

<p>Talk about shared goals in the relationship that contribute to the overall growth and strength of the relationship.</p>

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Talk about shared goals in the relationship that contribute to the overall growth and strength of the relationship.

<p>Introduce spontaneity and surprises into the relationship but in moderation. Make sure that these gestures match the comfort levels of both partners.</p>

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Introduce spontaneity and surprises into the relationship but in moderation. Make sure that these gestures match the comfort levels of both partners.

<p>One must be aware of the signs of love bombing and acknowledge if the gestures seem disproportionate or insincere.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><strong>With inputs from Ruchi Ruuh, psychologist and relationship counsellor. Photo Courtesy: iStock</strong></em></p>
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One must be aware of the signs of love bombing and acknowledge if the gestures seem disproportionate or insincere. 

With inputs from Ruchi Ruuh, psychologist and relationship counsellor. Photo Courtesy: iStock

 

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