This pattern, known as idealization and devaluation, is commonly associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Idealization and devaluation are defense mechanisms that help a person ...

Idealization, Devaluation, and Dissociation: The Splitting Mechanism Both partners engage in splitting: idealizing and then devaluing each other. Initially, the borderline views the narcissist as ...

However, the onset of affection will typically be extremely rapid and the behaviors may switch from idealization to devaluation in a few weeks or less. Can love bombing happen in friendships?