💨 Abstract

Lovebombing is a manipulative tactic used in dating, characterized by excessive and grand gestures like expensive gifts and pet names, often employed to ensnare victims and then abandoned. The goal is to create a fantasy that quickly disappears, leaving the victim feeling deceived and heartbroken. This phenomenon, prevalent on dating apps, mimics the love-at-first-sight trope and has existed before the digital age.

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