This Is Why You Are Getting Breadcrumbed & What to Do
Apr 11, 2024
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Explore signs of breadcrumbing in relationships, the impact of fearful avoidance attachment style, importance of deep communication, setting boundaries in relationships, and advocating for emotional needs.
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Recognize signs of breadcrumbing like intermittent reinforcement and shallow communication patterns.
Fearful avoidants may breadcrumb due to past chaos, leading to hot-and-cold behaviors. Set clear boundaries to break free.
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Understanding Breadcrumbing and Its Signs
Breadcrumbing is the practice of sporadically showing interest in someone to keep them engaged despite a lack of true investment in the relationship. It can be unintentional or deliberate, often linked to internal struggles. Signs of breadcrumbing include intermittent reinforcement, showing interest only when you pull away, withdrawing when you show too much interest, shallow communication, and inconsistent communication patterns.
Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style and Breadcrumbing
Fearful avoidant individuals, due to past chaos, can exhibit hot-and-cold behaviors leading to breadcrumbing. Reasons for breadcrumbing by the fearful avoidant include lack of readiness for commitment, self-protection, poor boundaries, and fear of vulnerability. Recognizing these traits can help understand and address breadcrumbing dynamics within relationships.
Breaking Free from Breadcrumbing and Advocating for Yourself
To break free from breadcrumbing, setting a deadline for how long to tolerate it is crucial. Asking for clear needs and increased investment from the other person helps establish boundaries and expectations. Depending on the response, the next steps involve assessing the person's willingness to invest in the relationship or deciding to walk away to prioritize self-respect and secure relationships.
In today’s episode, I discuss why you are getting breadcrumbed & what to do.
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