The narcissistic abuse cycle often begins with an intense period of love bombing followed by a shift to devaluation. As the relationship deteriorates, the recipient of the abuse often desperately seeks to restore the initial connection, only to be met with increasing coldness and criticism. Indifference then seeps in, marking the final stage before the relationship ends with an inevitable…
Breadcrumbing
Breadcrumbing is a word used to describe the act of maintaining irregular contact with a person to keep them interested, without any intention of building a committed relationship. Instead of getting their emotional needs nourished in the relationship the recipient of bread crumbing receives crumbs of attention and care from the withholding person.