What is toxic ‘breadcrumbing’? Experts share signs and how to address it

What is toxic ‘breadcrumbing’? Experts share signs and how to address it

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — They love me, they love me not — the phrase sounds like an innocent children’s game. But for some people looking for a relationship in the modern dating scene, a potential partner’s wavering commitment is a painful experience that can leave them torn between feeling hopeful and hopeless. These days, the harmful behavior is popularly known as “breadcrumbing” — sporadic acts of attention that don’t really result in a…

What is toxic ‘breadcrumbing’? Experts share signs and how to address it

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — They love me, they love me not — the phrase sounds like an innocent children’s game. But for some people looking for a relationship in the modern dating scene, a potential partner’s wavering commitment is a painful experience that can leave them torn between feeling hopeful and hopeless. These days, the harmful behavior is popularly known as “breadcrumbing” — sporadic acts of attention that don’t really result in a…

Breadcrumbing: What it means and examples in dating or relationships

Toxic “breadcrumbing,” common in today’s dating scene, can harm someone’s mental state or outlook on relationships. Here’s how to spot the behavior and heal.