To start, I am aware of the problem with "love bombing", in that it is used as a manipulative tactic by people to make others emotionally attached to them and more compliant/submissive etc.
I just feel sad that, it seems people are way too quick to judge something as "love bombing" nowadays, when you are just genuinely trying to show affection or be kind to others.
For context, I am myself a person that really struggles in showing affection for others directly outwards, saying things like "I love you", "I really appreciate you", "You are my best friend" feel physically painful for me, I don't know why. It probably relates back to childhood trauma, but that's beside the point.
For me, m

