Breadcrumbs: A Trail Leading to Nowhere Dating and relationships can be complicated enough. Their complexity is heightened further as we try to navigate unhealthy behaviors and confusing terminologies. For example, most of us have heard of “ghosting,” but how about “breadcrumbing”? Learning about it is important so that you can successfully notice and avoid it if it ever happens in your relationships. At its core, breadcrumbing means leading someone on in romance, while having no actual intention to commit. This is