Dating, Decoded:

Love bombing

What is love bombing? Why intense early affection can be a warning sign, not a compliment.

Love bombing is intense affection, attention, and grand gestures very early on — constant texting, over-the-top compliments, future talk within days of meeting. It can feel incredible, but the speed and intensity are the actual warning signs, not the affection itself. Genuine connection builds gradually; love bombing tries to skip straight to attachment before someone's had a chance to notice red flags.

See: Red Flag, New Relationship Energy (NRE)