Love Bombing

An influence tactic that quickly bonds you through intense attention and belonging, then makes love feel conditional on compliance.
• You’re flooded with praise, contact, and “instant family” closeness early on.
• You’re encouraged to fast-track commitment before you can evaluate red flags.
• You experience warmth withdrawn or replaced with pressure when you set boundaries.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Trauma bonding and dependency cycles (craving approval, fearing withdrawal).
• Confusion between love and compliance; weakened boundaries.
• Intense grief and loneliness on exit that can pull you back toward the group.