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Have you ever been 'love bombed'?

Woman's Hour listener Lynn got in touch to ask us to discuss 'love bombing' on the programme.

It's where someone bombards you with attention or affection, often in order to influence or manipulate you.

Lynn told Woman's Hour presenter Nuala McGovern about her experience, where a man she'd met on a dating app began to show her 'over the top' affection, showering her with gifts, expensive meals and 'magic words'.

She says she struggled to realise what was happening until the man withdrew that affection six weeks later.

Nuala was also joined in the discussion by relationship therapist Simone Bose, who discussed the impact of 'love bombing' and some of the warning signs to look out for.

You can listen to the full discussion on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sounds - it's the Woman's Hour episode from 22 May.