Love Bombing

Love bombing is a manipulative and emotionally abusive tactic used by some individuals to gain control and influence over their romantic partners. It involves overwhelming someone with excessive affection, attention, and grand gestures in the early stages of a...

Breadcrumbing

Breadcrumbing is a term used to describe a manipulative behavior in romantic relationships where one person gives sporadic or minimal communication or attention to the other person, just enough to keep them interested but without any intention of pursuing a committed...

Trauma Bonding

Trauma bonding, also known as Stockholm Syndrome or abusive bonding, is a complex psychological phenomenon that occurs when a person develops a strong emotional attachment to an abusive or harmful individual or situation. Here’s everything you need to know about...

Attachment Theory

Attachment theory is a psychological framework that explores the nature of emotional bonds and relationships between individuals. Developed by British psychologist John Bowlby, attachment theory suggests that early experiences with caregivers shape the way individuals...

Fearful-avoidant attachment

Fearful-avoidant attachment, also known as disorganized attachment, is one of the attachment styles identified in attachment theory. Individuals with a fearful-avoidant attachment style experience conflicting desires for closeness and independence, often resulting in...