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The conversation veered into the territory of “gaslighting” and “love bombing” — terms commonly associated with manipulative behaviors in relationships. While the woman described gaslighting as psychological manipulation that distorts one’s perceptions, critics argued that the definitions and perceptions surrounding these terms can be oversimplified or misapplied in modern relationships.
Similarly, “love bombing” was described as an overwhelming display of affection that is seen as a tactic to secure a partner. Critics countered that what is seen as love bombing might just be genuine interest and affection from one partner that gets misunderstood by the other.