Breadcrumbing is a slang term that refers to the act of giving someone just enough attention or communication to keep them interested, but not enough to fully commit to a relationship or take it seriously. It is often used in the context of online dating or casual relationships where one person gives occasional but inconsistent communication or interaction to keep the other person hooked.
Breadcrumbing can be seen as a manipulative behavior where one person is stringing the other person along, creating false hope and leading them on without any intention of genuine connection or commitment. The term “breadcrumbing” is derived from the idea of leaving a trail of breadcrumbs, like in the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, to keep someone following along without any real endpoint.
Example 1: “I thought we were getting closer, but he’s just breadcrumbing me by sending occasional flirty texts without making any concrete plans to meet up.”
Example 2: “She keeps breadcrumbing her ex-boyfriend by occasionally liking his social media posts or sending friendly messages, even though she has no intention of getting back together.”
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