When the “crush” has no intentions of taking things further, but they like the attention. So they flirt here or there, send dm/texts just to keep the person interested, knowing damn well they’re staying single.

Also known as "Hansel and Gretelling"

When a guy or girl gives someone just enough attention to keep their hope of a relationship alive.

First coined by Grazzz 2014

The act of sending out flirtatious, but non-committal text messages (ie "breadcrumbs") to members of the opposite sex in order to lure a sexual partner without expending much effort.

When you follow someone (either on social media or in real life) for months, taking a deliberate interest in them and feigning interest in their every word with the hope that it will contribute to some later payoff.

When you attempt to finish on her face but have to change tact half way through, leaving a trail of breadcums which lead up to the bathroom sink

Having your kindness being mistaken for weakness