Breadcrumbing

Breadcrumbing is a colloquial term used to characterize the practice of pretending interest sporadically and behaving as if one is genuinely engaged in a relationship with another person when, in reality, they are not. It is regarded as a type of manipulation and can be either deliberate or unintentional. Breadcrumbing can occur in familial relationships and the workplace, but it is more prevalent in romantic contexts, particularly with the surge of online dating. In this digital landscape, it becomes easier to provide brief spurts of affection.^[1]

References

^ Rogers, Kristen (4 December 2023). "What is toxic 'breadcrumbing'? Experts share signs and how to address it". CNN. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.

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[CNN-1] Rogers, Kristen (4 December 2023). "What is toxic 'breadcrumbing'? Experts share signs and how to address it". CNN. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.

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