Love bombing, gaslighting, and the problem with pathologising dating talk
James Greigdazeddigital.com
Saved by Ben Percifield
Love bombing, gaslighting, and the problem with pathologising dating talk
Saved by Ben Percifield
On one hand, there is an importance in gaining clarity when you name certain things. On the other hand, there is a danger that you lose all nuance, that you’re basically trying to elevate your personal comments and personal experience by invoking the higher authority of psychobabble
Not saying anything, which can imply consent Treating it lightly or as something cute or funny in your date Vacillating between doing nothing and having rage fits about it, which conveys a confusing message Making it all your fault and problem instead of your date’s