Love Bombing

Keeping someone as an option while looking for someone better.

The time of year, usually fall and winter, when people seek relationships.

The early phase of getting to know someone romantically before dating.

Starting to develop real romantic emotions for someone.

Small actions that feel disloyal even if not full-on cheating.

Staying active on someone's social media after ending contact directly.

Suddenly reappearing after ghosting someone, as if nothing happened.

Politely rejecting someone's romantic interest without being harsh.