So what is breadcrumbing exactly?

Breadcrumbing usually happens in the early stages of a relationship or meeting someone.

It’s when a potential partner gives you just enough to keep coming back, or a reason to keep believing that something an actual date or hook up is going to happen.

Breadcrumbing is more common for people on dating apps.

A few signs that you’re being breadcrumbed

1. You haven’t met up in person yet.

Having someone in your DMs who shows up every few days — or WEEKS — just to chat and haven’t made a solid plan yet, you’re taking their breadcrumbs.

2. There’s always something last minute.

These are the folks who will actually go so far as to schedule a date or a time to meet, and then at the very last minute, something comes up. Every. Single. Time.  This person is actually getting off on the idea that they could get a drink with you if they wanted to…but they obviously don’t want to all that much.

3. They’re sexting.

Maybe you had one date or hook up, and now all you guys do is sext. But if you’re in hope that one-day things are going to go further than nudes on your phone or late-night booty calls, you might need to face the fact that they just aren’t that into you like that.

4.
He/she insists that their serious about dating you but can’t actually come up with a date, time to meet, or even give you a real number.

Here’s the truth that many online matching sites don’t tell you: a good portion of people don’t ever actually meet up with people they chat with. For them, it’s just entertainment and a way to pass time
Breadcrumbing is basically emotional manipulation. Save yourself the trouble and stay far away.

Don’t be led on!