This common dating experience is called love bombing.

Basically, they promise the world and then, unsurprisingly, fail to deliver.

Often you’re being kept there as an option until the next thing falls their way.

love bombing

Jasmin Merdan

It’s brutal, and frankly if you find yourself encountering it, know you deserve better than this.

It is commonly used by perpetrators of domestic abuse to assert power and control.

The guidance says prosecutors should consider whether these acts form part of the course of conduct.

So, what should you look out for if you suspect you’re being love bombed?

What might look sweet and cute at the start can quickly turn sour.

This post was originally published onGlamour UK.