Uy gabii ra man lagi ka chattan ana imo uyab, basin gi-manipulate ra ka ana!
Navigating the world of relationships is truly a difficult thing to do, this is especially so that various forms of manipulation techniques are being spread in the open.
Breadcrumbing
Manipulation in relationships is becoming too prevalent now, however, identifying them remains difficult even today. Especially now that more and more people are studying manipulation techniques to get what they want.
Currently, as online dating rose to popularity, a manipulation technique grew along with it; breadcrumbing. However, what is breadcrumbing?
According to psychology and relationship experts, breadcrumbing is the act of manipulating someone through giving them bits of attention inconsistently to get them hooked up. However, these infrequent acts of ‘love’ do not really lead to anything at all. The manipulation may be done intentionally or unintentionally and can mostly happen in relationships especially during the dating phase.
However, how can you tell if you’re experiencing breadcrumbing?
Are You Being Led On?
Breadcrumbing is really hard to identify since the acts are quite subtle and cannot be distinguished if you do not pry too much into it. However, if psychologists and relationship experts listed down signs that you are a victim of breadcrumbing.
You might be being breadcrumbed if you have observed the following signs:
- You only receive attention from the person when you prompt them
- Your conversations are very surface level
- They only reassure you when you lose interest
- Their actions do not align with their words
- The relationship feels that it has too many boundaries
— So folks, be informed and observant when someone approaches you that wants to establish a connection; romantic or not lest you become the next victim of breadcrumbing. Nevertheless, never truly close your heart for potential romantic partners in the future, just be thorough with your observations when you’re getting to know them.
