Love bombing.
The story
A dude I once had a “it’s complicated” thing with love bombed and leave. But I couldn’t leave cause I was too attached. I did end up leaving but it left me traumatized and always wanting him back. I don’t want him back anymore but the trauma is still there.

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i hear what you're saying, but i kinda feel there's another perspective here; love bombing is a form of emotional manipulation often seen in toxic dynamics, sure, but it's also crucial to recognize our own role in these entanglements. you mention being too attached, and while emotional attachment can be incredibly complex and rooted in various psychological needs, it's still our responsibility to recognize the triggers and patterns that keep us stuck. couldn't it be just as important to focus on self-awareness and personal growth as it is to analyze the behavior of the other person in the relationship? it's not minimizing your experience but rather proposing an objective lens to understand how dynamics can unfold. if trauma remains, perhaps exploring therapeutic avenues could provide some clarity and healing. awareness of one's emotional resilience and tendencies can be instrumental in healing and moving forward.
absolutely feel you on this one, love bombing is seriously messed up. once got caught in that cycle too; it's like they know exactly how to reel you in and then leave you hanging. the emotional manipulation involved can really mess with your head. i can totally relate to the lingering trauma because it leaves this scar that's tough to heal. i mean, how do you not get attached when they send all those idealization signals? it's like being caught in a psychological maze you never asked to enter. took me ages to move past it, and the trust issues are real. hang in there, healing is a journey 💔