The Dangers of 'Floodlighting'

Floodlighting, a term popularized by Brené Brown, refers to the act of sharing excessively personal and emotional details too soon in dating. This can occur when one party attempts to force a connection or gauge the other’s acceptance of their flaws. It often leads to a false sense of intimacy and can misguide the relationship's trajectory. Similar to sharing appropriate amounts of information in a conversation, floodlighting disrupts the natural flow, potentially making one partner feel like a therapist rather than an equal in the relationship.

Floodlighting is a phenomenon where individuals share overly intimate and emotional details too soon in dating, creating a false sense of intimacy and confusing personal boundaries.

This behavior can pressure the other party to reciprocate with personal disclosures or be used as an emotional crutch, straying from the natural development of a relationship.

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