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Breadcrumbing is a modern dating behavior characterized by sending intermittent, minimal, or ambiguous signals of romantic or sexual interest, such as occasional texts, social media

Catfishing is the deceptive act of creating a false identity online to mislead others, often with the intention of forming romantic relationships, manipulating emotions, or

Fawn response refers to a trauma response characterized by appeasing, people-pleasing, or over-accommodating behaviors as a means of gaining safety, avoiding conflict, or preventing rejection.

Ghosting is the act of abruptly ending communication with someone—typically in a romantic, dating, or social context—without explanation or closure. It involves the complete withdrawal

Hot and Cold Behavior refers to inconsistent relational patterns in which an individual alternates between displays of warmth, affection, and engagement (“hot”) and periods of

Isolation in relational and psychological contexts refers to the experience or deliberate act of separating an individual from social support networks, emotional connections, or community