Lisa Shield delves into the crucial distinction between love bombing and real love. She shares her own experiences and insights on how to identify a love bomber, highlighting red flags such as over-the-top affection, constant communication, lavish gifts, and pressing for quick commitment. Lisa contrasts this with the slow, steady development of real love, emphasizing the importance of boundaries, consistency, and mutual respect. She offers practical advice on protecting your heart, setting and reinforcing boundaries, and listening to your intuition. Lisa passionately encourages taking time to truly get to know a partner and underscores the value of emotional nakedness and vulnerability in fostering genuine connections. Tune in to learn how to safeguard yourself against love bombers and open the door to lasting, meaningful relationships.

Highlights: 

Understanding Love Bombers

•   Love bombers overwhelm you with attention, affection, and gifts to quickly win your trust.
•   They often exhibit narcissistic traits and may have avoidant personality disorders.

Characteristics of Love Bombers

•   Over-the-top affection too soon.
•   Constant attention and intense communication.
•   Lavishing gifts and grand gestures.
•   Putting pressure to commit quickly.

Characteristics of Real Love

•   Develops gradually with mutual respect and understanding.
•   Establishing a foundation of friendship first.
•   Consistency, reliability, and genuine interest in each other's goals.
•   Willingness to have difficult conversations and respect for boundaries.

Protecting Yourself from Love Bombers

•   Slow down and honor your own pace.
•   Set and reinforce clear boundaries.
•   Stay connected with friends and family who can offer objective perspectives.
•   Look for consistent actions over grand promises.
•   Listen to your intuition and trust your gut feelings.

Key Takeaway

•   Authentic relationships build over time with open communication, mutual respect, and emotional vulnerability. Avoid rushing into commitments and prioritize finding a partner who truly values and respects you.

**Resources:**

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