Do you really know? What is future faking?
Jan 16, 2025
Future faking is a manipulation tactic where someone makes elaborate promises about the future, often too soon in a relationship. This practice can mimic genuine intimacy while hiding ulterior motives, sometimes linked to narcissism. The discussion explores how to identify future faking and its similarities to love bombing. Listeners also learn strategies for dealing with partners who engage in this damaging behavior. It’s an eye-opening look at the dynamics of relationships and the importance of pacing in romantic connections.
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Future Faking Defined
- Future faking involves premature discussions of serious commitments early in a relationship.
- This tactic creates a false sense of intimacy, often used by narcissists to manipulate their partners.
Manipulation Tactics
- Future fakers exploit their partner's vulnerabilities with tailored promises.
- These promises align with the partner's desires, making the faker seem deeply invested.
Detecting Future Faking
- Ask your partner for specifics when they make grand promises to gauge their sincerity.
- Space out dates to allow time for them to follow through, revealing their true intentions.