Many people will see the exaggerated gestures and declarations as a red flag and get out. Others, however, especially those that are particularly empathetic, people-pleasers, have low self-esteem or have previously been abused are more susceptible to falling for the fairytale.

The problem with narcissistic love bombing is that the fairytale romance and grand gestures don’t last. And before long the love is being withheld and the manipulation begins. Narcissists have an over inflated sense of self importance and an excessive need for attention and adoration.

If you don’t get a positive response based on mutual respect and affection, then it’s time to ignore the love bombing and get out of the relationship. The trouble is that level of adoration and attention can be addictive and a love bomber can make themselves very difficult to ignore.

Love bombing is one of the top early indicators of abuse. If you are feeling that it’s all too good to be true, or there's a voice in the back of your mind that’s saying something isn’t right, this might be the red flag you need. Take note and you could save yourself from a whole heap of heartache.

Love bombing can be a deliberate tactic narcissistic individuals use to manipulate their latest supply. Drawing them in. Or, it can be an unconscious pattern of behavior. This may be the result of unresolved issues from previous relationships, or due to an insecure or avoidant attachment style.

Once you end a toxic relationship, you may feel like you made a big mistake. One of the things that make toxic relationships so toxic is co-dependency. The relationship makes you feel like you can’t make it alone. Your ex-partner may have also convinced you of that.

But if you’re thinking of leaving a toxic relationship, it’s for a reason. Deep down, you know that there are better times ahead if you can end the relationship. Here are 5 things you should remind yourself of if you want to get out of a bad relationship with someone you love:

Once you understand that the people in your life are detrimental to your emotional wellbeing, it might take a lot of time and energy to end those relationships. Change is scary. It's especially scary when toxic people make you feel like you can’t be happy without them. Luckily, ideas like that are lies that you can break free from.