Love Bombing is a selfish pursuit of another person’s adoration with the goal of reeling their love interest in, simply because it boosts the love bomber’s ego. It’s not about true feelings of fondness or care. The love bomber sees the love interest as being no different to a shiny new object that has captured their attention in the moment.
The topic of shame has become very popular in recent years, with renowned mental health professionals warning us of the effects of toxic shame on our health and well-being. Identifying toxic shame and how it manages to creep into our lives and relationships (particularly our relationship with ourselves) can be complicated.
In the span of our work lives, we are bound to come into contact with at least a few toxic or difficult co-workers, or at the very least, those who can be downright annoying. This colleague may be a boss, a member of your work team or someone you may only have to interact with occasionally; however, if annoyance morphs into dread, things may very well end miserably.
It isn’t always possible to tell whether physical abuse in a relationship could become an issue in an intimate relationship, however, certain factors can increase the risk of intimate partner violence. It’s essential to be aware of the red flags that indicate that a relationship might become violent and what to do if you feel like your safety (or life) is at risk.
