Have you ever met someone who seemed excited to connect—but every time you reached out, they were “too busy”? Or maybe you’ve found yourself overpromising on a friendship you couldn’t follow through on. If so, you’ve likely experienced (or unknowingly done) a little breadcrumbing.

In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I share a personal story that introduced me to the concept of breadcrumbing in female friendships—and why it matters more than we think.

In this episode, I also cover:

1. What Is Breadcrumbing in Friendship? When someone gives small signals of interest (“Let’s get coffee soon!”) without any follow-through.

2. What ISN’T Breadcrumbing? Real life happens! There’s a difference between being genuinely busy and consistently unavailable.

3. Why Is Breadcrumbing a Big Deal? It creates confusion, mixed signals, and emotional wear-and-tear. We start questioning ourselves instead of the situation.

4. How to Respond to Breadcrumbing Learn practical, kind ways to protect your peace and set clear boundaries—without bitterness.

💡 Key Insight: Most of us have both breadcrumbed and been breadcrumbed. Often, it’s not malicious—it comes from people-pleasing, discomfort with honesty, or simply trying to “be nice.” But friendship deserves more than polite signals and false starts. It deserves honesty, clarity, and consideration.

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