Signs Of Relationship Breadcrumbing And How to Deal With it

Breadcrumbing is a manipulative behaviour in which one party sends flirty cues to their partner without the intention of committing. It’s mainly just to lure a partner without using much effort.

“Breadcrumbing is a behaviour in which one partner essentially gives the other partner just enough energy, time, attention, affection, or words of affirmation that provide some of the elements of being in a romantic relationship. However, the other partner is left still wanting,” says Dana McNeil, PsyD, a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of The Relationship Place.

 Here are signs you are dealing with a breadcrumber:

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Such people make plans with you but they don’t follow through. They may fail to show up or cancel on you. They may even go absent or missing in action for a long period of time.

Breadcrumbers may take long periods of time to respond to your messages or to call you back

When dealing with such romantic partners, they don’t define what kind of relationship you two have. They are also inconsistent when it comes to expressing their interest towards you.

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According to Kelly Campbell a professor of Psychology at California State University, San Bernardino, people engage in breadcrumbing for various reasons. One of the most common reasons is that they could be in a relationship yet they crave attention from other people.

Breadcrumbers could also be people that have a personality characterized by narcissism, a very shallow approach to relationships. Campbell points out that, breadcrumbers don’t feel guilty about manipulating others and playing with people’s emotions.

Also, such people could desire to get attention from many people as it makes them feel better about themselves. “They don’t feel comfortable or confident unless they get constant reassurance from others that they are worthy or valuable,” asserts the Psychology professor.

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Campbell says that one deserves someone who is willing to give them the same attention they are investing. Also, consider what your boundaries are in a relationship and act accordingly.

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Remember to treat yourself kindly and engage in positive talk as well as self-care. Address the situation at hand- give the person an opportunity to change from their behaviour. If they are not willing to, just don’t take them seriously.

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What would it mean for you to date someone who is available and willing to commit to you solely? Define what you feel that you desire in a healthy relationship. This will help you to attract a partner who is a better match and who will commit to you