101 - DATING - Attention Is Not Intention: Breadcrumbing + ‘But The Sex Is Amazing’

Sometimes they’re interested, sometimes they’re not. Always texting but nothing ever moving deeper? One foot in, one foot out? Been hurt before so they don’t want to commit just yet? Do these situations sound familiar?In today’s Q&A episode, Louise jumps into another OPENHOUSE Session with Dr. Tari Mack as the pair discuss why people might be inconsistent, hot and cold, and whether it can be overcome. The pair discuss: What is breadcrumbing? How breadcrumbing blocks true intimacy How it ties to being emotionally unavailable? The connection between attachment theory and breadcrumbing The concept of being able to ‘sit in intimacy’; and  Identifying the fear that is driving breadcrumbing and inconsistent behavior The pair also discuss why avoidants can sometimes come on hot, or warm, not always cold and Louise asks ‘is breadcrumbing ever emotionally manipulative?’----------------------------------------- ⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ ----------------------------------------- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack ----------------------------------------- Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices