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189: The Bare Minimum, Breadcrumbs, And "Almost Relationships"
If someone keeps texting but never makes plans, says “we’ll see,” or gives just enough to keep you hooked, this episode is for you. We break down breadcrumbing and bare minimum dating, including mixed signals, strategic ambiguity, and future faking—and why inconsistency keeps your brain stuck chasing clarity instead of connection. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between someone who’s genuinely busy versus emotionally unavailable, and why ambiguity fuels anxiety and attachment loops.
We also shift the focus back to you: why accepting breadcrumbs can feel familiar, how nervous system wiring and cognitive bias keep you stuck, and what actually helps you walk away without self-abandonment. This episode gives you clear language, practical scripts, and grounded tools to choose consistency over confusion in dating and relationships.
Big announcement: For the first time ever, I'm hosting a live workshop and you're invited.
If dating feels exhausting and you can't figure out why it keeps ending the same way, this is for you. You'll be the first to learn my new 3-step framework for understanding what's keeping you stuck and how to change it. Plus you get my implementation workbook.
REGISTER HERE!
Get Ad free HERE!
Want to work with Sabrina? HERE!
Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show HERE!
Don't forget to follow Sabrina and The Sabrina Zohar Show on Instagram and Sabrina on TikTok! Video now available on YOUTUBE!
Please support our sponsors!
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Chapters
00:00 Breadcrumbing vs Being Busy
03:50 What Bare Minimum Dating Is
07:20 Why Mixed Signals Create Attachment
11:20 Strategic Ambiguity in Dating
15:10 Future Faking Red Flags
19:00 Why Consistency Feels Boring
22:55 How Ambiguity Fuels Anxiety
26:50 When Waiting Is Self Abandonment
30:35 What To Say to a Breadcrumber
34:20 How to Stop the Breadcrumb Cycle
Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity.
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By The Sabrina Zohar Show
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If someone keeps texting but never makes plans, says “we’ll see,” or gives just enough to keep you hooked, this episode is for you. We break down breadcrumbing and bare minimum dating, including mixed signals, strategic ambiguity, and future faking—and why inconsistency keeps your brain stuck chasing clarity instead of connection. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between someone who’s genuinely busy versus emotionally unavailable, and why ambiguity fuels anxiety and attachment loops.
We also shift the focus back to you: why accepting breadcrumbs can feel familiar, how nervous system wiring and cognitive bias keep you stuck, and what actually helps you walk away without self-abandonment. This episode gives you clear language, practical scripts, and grounded tools to choose consistency over confusion in dating and relationships.
Big announcement: For the first time ever, I'm hosting a live workshop and you're invited.
If dating feels exhausting and you can't figure out why it keeps ending the same way, this is for you. You'll be the first to learn my new 3-step framework for understanding what's keeping you stuck and how to change it. Plus you get my implementation workbook.
REGISTER HERE!
Get Ad free HERE!
Want to work with Sabrina? HERE!
Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show HERE!
Don't forget to follow Sabrina and The Sabrina Zohar Show on Instagram and Sabrina on TikTok! Video now available on YOUTUBE!
Please support our sponsors!
=============================
Chapters
00:00 Breadcrumbing vs Being Busy
03:50 What Bare Minimum Dating Is
07:20 Why Mixed Signals Create Attachment
11:20 Strategic Ambiguity in Dating
15:10 Future Faking Red Flags
19:00 Why Consistency Feels Boring
22:55 How Ambiguity Fuels Anxiety
26:50 When Waiting Is Self Abandonment
30:35 What To Say to a Breadcrumber
34:20 How to Stop the Breadcrumb Cycle
Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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