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BREADCRUMBING [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

"In a relationship context, breadcrumbing refers to a person who gives you just enough 'crumbs' of attention or affection to give you hope and keep you on the hook — but not enough to make you feel comfortable or assured the relationship is going well," explains ... a clinical psychologist ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie
  • Sociologie
  • Internet et télématique
CONT

La technique des miettes de pain [...] est un signe d'abus émotionnel, car il implique une manipulation : «Il s'agit d'un comportement dans lequel un partenaire donne à l'autre juste assez d'énergie, de temps, d'attention, d'affection ou de mots d'affirmation pour fournir certains des éléments d'une relation romantique. Cependant, l'autre partenaire reste sur sa faim», explique [une] thérapeute [conjugale].

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