Trauma Bond

True Love

Trauma Bond Or True Love:  How To Find Out?

How many of you have a friend who finds it too hard to get out of a toxic relationship? Or is it difficult for you to let go of an abusive ex-partner even after breakup? Is it true love? Or you have developed trauma bond?

"Trauma bonding" is about forming a bond with someone and fixing what is inside you.

Trauma Bond

True Love

Relationship starts instantly, but eventually it doesn't sustain for long.

Relationship starts with attraction and gradually builds over time.

Trauma Bond

True Love

Chaotic, controlling and unpredictable roller coaster of emotions.

Safe, consistent and balanced emotions.

Trauma Bond

True Love

Relationship reflects the pattern of childhood experiences.

Relationship is based on freedom and open communication.

Trauma Bond

True Love

Important conversations are avoided.

Important conversations are a priority.

Trauma Bond

True Love

You betray yourself and your needs to get love.

You work to meet your own needs first.

Trauma Bond

True Love

"You complete me."

"You enhance me."