breadcrumbing

 

In psychology, breadcrumbing is a behavior pattern of one partner in a relationship contributing only minimal amounts of time, attention, energy, affection, and encouragement to the other partner. The partner who receives the limited supply of "breadcrumbs" is left feeling the relationship isn't satisfying despite the small acts of kindness.

Breadcrumbing can be a matter of degree. In the worst cases, the relationship can feel emotionally abusive when actions often fail to match words and plans fail to materialize.

Healthy responding requires understanding one's personal needs and ensuring that one is treated respectfully, setting boundaries on the limits of what treatment you will and will not accept, and being careful not to devalue yourself based on the way you are treated.

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