How Do You Recognize Love Bombing Before It’s Too Late? - #15531

A few months ago, I got into a relationship that felt like a dream at first. It was everything I ever wanted—constant attention, sweet messages, deep conversations, and a feeling that I had finally found someone who truly understood me. From the first week, he was sending me good morning texts, telling me how amazing I was, and talking about how he had never felt this way before. He even mentioned marriage within the first month, saying that we were "meant to be." At the time, I thought it was real love. Who wouldn’t want to feel special and adored? But now, looking back, I realize that it wasn’t love—it was love bombing. The problem is, I had no idea what that even meant until I started looking up toxic relationship patterns. Things started changing after the first couple of months. The same person who was showering me with compliments started making me feel guilty for spending time with my friends. If I didn’t reply to his texts immediately, he would get upset and say I was ignoring him. He started controlling little things—what I wore, who I talked to, and even what I posted on social media. I was constantly walking on eggshells, afraid that anything I did might make him upset. Then came the emotional manipulation. One day, he would be incredibly sweet, apologizing for being too controlling. The next day, he would lash out, blaming me for making him feel insecure. I started feeling drained, anxious, and confused. It took me a long time to realize that the intensity of the relationship in the beginning was a way to hook me in, and once I was emotionally attached, the control and manipulation started. I finally broke things off, but I still feel the effects of the relationship. I struggle with self-doubt, and sometimes I even question whether I was the problem. That’s why I want to warn others about love bombing—it’s not just about someone being too affectionate; it’s about manipulation disguised as love. How can someone recognize love bombing early on? What are the warning signs that separate genuine affection from emotional manipulation? And after experiencing it, how do you heal and rebuild self-trust? I’ve heard that Ayurveda has practices for emotional balance—are there any Ayurvedic techniques that can help with recovering from emotional trauma and manipulation? I would love to hear from people who have been through love bombing and how they managed to break free. Did you see the signs early on, or did it take time to realize? How did you recover afterward?