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Is This Love Bombing or Are They the One? A Therapist’s Guide to Spotting the Difference

Is This Love Bombing or Are They the One? A Therapist’s Guide to Spotting the Difference

Is This Love Bombing or Are They the One? A Therapist’s Guide to Spotting the Difference

It starts like a fairy tale… constant texts, extravagant compliments, and whirlwind romance. But is it true love or love bombing? While grand gestures can feel intoxicating, real love is built over time, not rushed intensity.

🚩 Love Bombing: Moves fast, overwhelms with gifts and attention, ignores boundaries, and may use guilt or excessive caretaking to create dependency. 💚 Healthy Love: Develops steadily, respects space, values genuine connection, and builds trust through actions, not just words.

Love should feel safe, not suffocating. If something feels off, trust your instincts. Learn how to spot red flags, whether love bombing comes from men or women, and build healthier relationships in our latest blog post.

Help! My Teen is Dating: A Therapist's Guide to Staying Sane

Help! My Teen is Dating: A Therapist's Guide to Staying Sane

Your teen is dating—cue the mix of excitement, mild panic, and a million questions. How do you support them without overstepping? How do you keep them talking to you instead of shutting down? Parenting a dating teen isn’t about control—it’s about guidance, trust, and keeping communication open (even when they pretend they’re not listening). This therapist-backed guide will help you set healthy boundaries, foster real conversations, and teach them what a healthy relationship looks like—without making it weird.