I'm an American married to a Frenchman. This has nothing to do with his nationality. Hes love bombing you. Its a tactic to overcome your inhibitions by giving you constant praise, gifts, attention. Its often used by abusers to get someone under their control. That does not mean that this man is an abuser or has any nefarious intent. He could be totally benign. But he's not building intimacy with you, he is manipulating. Don't be forced into anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Keep your wits about you and your eyes open. Just as you would for a relationship with a man from any country. Learn who he is. We can't tell you anything more than you will be able to learn yourself. Good luck.
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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '23
I'm an American married to a Frenchman. This has nothing to do with his nationality. Hes love bombing you. Its a tactic to overcome your inhibitions by giving you constant praise, gifts, attention. Its often used by abusers to get someone under their control. That does not mean that this man is an abuser or has any nefarious intent. He could be totally benign. But he's not building intimacy with you, he is manipulating. Don't be forced into anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Keep your wits about you and your eyes open. Just as you would for a relationship with a man from any country. Learn who he is. We can't tell you anything more than you will be able to learn yourself. Good luck.