Love bombing refers to a pattern of over-the-top displays of love and affection in the early stages of a romantic relationship, often followed by a poor relationship outcome. Take this test to find out if you could be a target of love bombing.
1. I’m surprised by how intensely this person flatters me.
2. This person texts, emails, or calls me constantly.
3. I’ve been surprised by the extravagance of the gifts I’ve received.
4. I don’t have enough time for friends and family as a result of the relationship.
5. This person said, “I love you,” early in the relationship.
6. This person gets angry when they’re unable to get what they want from me.
7. I think that we’re rushing the relationship.
8. I think this person just says what I want to hear.
9. This person has concealed important information from me.
10. This romance feels like a movie.
11. This person talked about the next steps in the relationship before I was ready.
12. This person gets annoyed if I don’t respond to messages quickly.
13. This person ignores my boundaries.
14. I feel overwhelmed by this person.
15. I feel like I have an unusually strong connection with this individual.
16. This person tries to control aspects of my personal life.
17. This person breaks promises.
18. This person’s desire for public displays of affection makes me uncomfortable.
19. This person has gone through my phone or read my journal.
20. This person accuses me of not loving them enough.