Love Bombing on Love Island: What You’re Not Seeing
Reality Dating Shows Have Drama—But This One Hits Close to Home
Love Island is full of fast romances and steamy connections. But this season,Jeremiah’s intensityhas fans wondering:Is this love—or something more manipulative?
His big declarations and quick emotional attachment are raising red flags across Twitter, and many are calling him a “love-bombing Huda”—a term used in aUSA Today columnto describe someone who rushes into deep connection without emotional maturity.
And here’s the thing: they might be onto something.
Because what looks likepassionat first glance could actually beemotional manipulation.
What Is Love Bombing?
According toCleveland Clinic, love bombing is:
“A tactic where someone showers you with affection, gifts, compliments, and attention early in a relationship to gain control over you.”
It’s not always intentional. But it’s always intense.
And eventually, it becomes confusing and painful.
Love bombing often starts like this:
“I’ve never felt this way before.”
“You’re my soulmate.”
“Let’s not even look at other people.”
It escalates quickly, feels magical—and then slowly morphs into pressure, confusion, and emotional withdrawal.
The Red Flags Are All There (Even in the Villa)
In my ownUnAddicted to You blog, I name love bombing as thefirst game narcissists use to hook you.
It’s emotional adrenaline.
You feel chosen. Seen. Needed.
Until suddenly… you don’t.
What to look for:
Rushed emotional connectionbefore trust is built
Overwhelming attentionthat makes you feel “special” fast
Subtle controldisguised as passion (“I don’t want anyone else to talk to you”)
Withdrawalthe moment you assert a boundary
Sound like Jeremiah? Or maybe… someone from your own dating past?
But Isn’t Fast Love Just Romantic?
We’re taught to idolize instant chemistry.
Fairy tales, TikToks, even reality shows sell us a version of love that’s fast, loud, andall in.
But real love issteady, not suffocating.
It gets stronger with time, not faster with pressure.
Fast-forwarding emotional intimacy—especially on a show like Love Island—might feel dreamy on camera. But in real life, it often leaves you feeling confused, codependent, or abandoned.
And it’s not just about TV.
If Jeremiah’s behavior reminds you of something you’ve felt before, you’re not crazy.
It might be love bombing. And you deserve better.
What to Do If You Think You’re Being Love Bombed
If you're watching Jeremiah and thinking, “I’ve been there”—here are some ways to ground yourself:
Slow it down.You have the right to move at your own pace.
Check your body.Are you anxious or overwhelmed around this person, even when it’s “good”?
Notice inconsistency.Do they shower you with attention but disappear when you need emotional safety?
Ask, “Do they lovemeor the idea of me?”
Get support.Talk it out with someone who can hold you accountable to your truth.
For deeper healing tools, explore mybooks on relationships and emotional connection. They’re written for moments just like this—when love feelstoo muchandnot enoughat the same time.
Final Thought
Love bombing feels like fireworks.
But real love? It feels likesafety.
Jeremiah’s story on Love Island might just be a mirror for what so many of us go through in our real relationships—falling for fast love, only to realize it’s more about control than connection.
You deserve a love that doesn’t need to rush to prove itself.
You deserve to take your time.
You deserve the real thing.
