Narcissists Seek to Gain from Others

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Narcissism manifests as a network of personality traits centered on self-involvement and self-importance, where individuals prioritize their own interests even at the expense of others. Those exhibiting narcissistic traits are primarily focused on what they can extract from others, demanding attention and admiration for their own benefit. Research indicates a significant correlation between narcissistic traits and love bombing, a manipulation tactic used to form relationships. A 2017 study involving nearly 500 college students revealed that love bombing was frequently employed by individuals with low self-esteem and insecure attachment styles, indicating a desire for trust-building rooted in narcissism.

Love bombing has been a hot topic as of recent, but what does it ACTUALLY mean or entail? In today's episode we are breaking down all of the psychology of love bombing, including:

The cultish origin of love bombing
The three stages of love bombing
Why people love bomb?
The interaction between narcissism and love bombing
Intensity addiction and love bombing
The five questions for determining: is it love or lovebombing?

We also dive into why it can be so easy to get swept up by these individuals and behaviours, how to know it when you see it and the strength it takes to walk away.

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