He Was Everything I Thought I Wanted—Until It Was Too Much

 The Spark That Felt Like Fate

In the beginning, it felt like a dream.
He texted first. Called every night.
Told me how different I was. How special.
He brought flowers. He asked questions. He said “I’ve never felt this way so fast.”

It didn’t feel like a red flag at first. It felt like magic.
Like maybe, finally, I was being seen. Loved. Chosen.

But slowly, I started feeling... swallowed.
I mistook intensity for intimacy.
And I didn’t know that love bombing was just the prologue to something much darker.

The Seduction of Over-Attention

The Difference Between Being Wanted and Being Possessed
Love bombing is a tactic, not a love language.
It’s when someone showers you with excessive attention, praise, and gifts—so you feel obligated to give them your trust before you’ve had time to think.

He texted 24/7. Wanted updates.
“Just worried about you.”
“Just making sure you got home.”
“Just making sure you still love me.”

It felt flattering—until I realized I wasn’t breathing between calls.
Love shouldn't feel like a performance.
Affection isn't supposed to be surveillance.

When the Charm Fades