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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Kristin Cavallari Reflects on Dodging a Bullet with Diddy

Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari revealed that Sean 'Diddy' Combs asked her out and "love-bombed" her with extravagant gifts over a decade ago, despite not having met her. She rejected his advances, stating that she "dodged a bullet," possibly in reference to recent sexual assault allegations against him. Cavallari described the experience as a "red flag" and emphasized the importance of genuine attraction in dating. Diddy, who is facing multiple sexual assault allegations, recently settled with his ex-girlfriend Cassie and chose to skip the 2024 Grammys due to the severity of the allegations.

via Daily Mail|

#entertainment #kristin-cavallari #love-bombing

relationships2 years ago•4 min saved

Navigating the Terrifying Depths of Love with a Psychopath

Individuals with psychopathy and narcissistic personality disorder tend to follow a predictable cycle in their relationships, known as the idealize, devalue, and discard cycle. This cycle reflects the brain's reward system, which becomes highly activated during the initial phase of the relationship, leading to intense attraction and love bombing. However, as the relationship progresses, the reward system becomes less stimulated, causing the psychopath to lose interest and become bored. This leads to negative behaviors, such as gaslighting and blame-shifting, as they hold their partner responsible for the loss of excitement. These relationships can be dangerous and life-changing for the victims.

via YourTango|

#idealize-devalue-discard-cycle #love-bombing #narcissistic-personality-disorder

relationships2 years ago•3 min saved

The Dark Side of Love Letters: Justifying Bombing Others.

A person with ADHD is struggling with "love bombing" their romantic interests due to hyperfixation, but then losing interest after a few weeks. They are hesitant to break things off with their current partner, who has been hurt before, but advice columnist Meredith suggests seeking therapy to break the cycle and being honest about their intentions. It's important to communicate respectfully and avoid mentioning the "ick" feeling, while also acknowledging that it's okay to lose interest in someone after a short period of time.

via Boston.com|

#adhd #breakups #communication