by Taeshaun September 13, 2023

A reactive emotional pattern that develops in response to the rubber band effect. When one partner repeatedly snaps back into the relationship, the other—wary of the cycle—begins forming secret emotional or romantic connections. Shadow banding is the quiet stretch: a hidden coping mechanism born from mistrust, grief, or emotional exhaustion. It’s not about cheating—it’s about survival when the relationship feels unstable or unsafe.
After she came back and ran off the girls I was dating, I started shadow banding—keeping quiet connections just in case she left again.
by Briton Phillip September 3, 2025

by Big-Lou June 6, 2004

by Crazy Train McGraw January 20, 2022

A friend who follows you around whilst shopping, potentially because they have no sense of personal style or space. Highly annoying. When you ask their opinion they will often say what they think you want to hear, rather than their genuine belief, lest it be 'wrong'.
by sweetchillisauce January 9, 2010

"What does shadowing mean?" asked Jack
Lem replied, "Being black."
This conversation started in Rocket League
Lem replied, "Being black."
This conversation started in Rocket League
by jonre x aleah August 26, 2023

Using vague or misleading language to make a statement that protects your argument from being critically rejected.
“Economic prosperity worldwide is the number one driver of clean water and clean air” as said by Clay Higgins is a shadow screen for rich countries to pollute and pretend it is good for the world.
by Evidencebased1 July 21, 2024
