Love bombing

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Love bombing is an attempt to influence a person by demonstrations of attention and affection. Psychologists have identified love bombing as a possible part of a cycle of abuse and have warned against it. Its use by cults has also been described as psychological manipulation to create a feeling of unity within a group against a society perceived as hostile. The technique is also often used by romance scammers and others with nefarious intentions who seek to manipulate a victim and create a feeling of trust and connection.

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