a narcissistic parent does not love bomb a child. However, the child will grasp onto idealized moments that will alternate with periods of devaluation and detachment, which the child will attempt to offset by being “better” so the parent will come back around. The idealization or love bombing is actually the deep desire of the child for a loving parent and the parent capitalizing on that willingness. When a narcissistic relationship begins in adulthood, the relationship cycle, and particularly the love bombing, are more transparent, with the seduction and idealization being an active process
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