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The trap of breadcrumbing

“Hey, being with you is my favorite thing.”
“But it’s the third day of the picnic, and you haven’t even spent ten minutes with me yet!”
“Well… I came to this picnic only because she invited me, didn’t I?”

Breadcrumbing refers to manipulative behavior in which a person gives just enough attention, affection, and encouragement to keep someone interested without genuinely committing to a relationship. The term comes from the story of two children who scattered breadcrumbs to find their way home. Here, too, a person drops small crumbs of affection to prevent the other from completely losing interest. While most common in romantic relationships, breadcrumbing can also be seen in friendships and workplaces.

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