Plus, how to respond if someone is “orbiting” you
When it comes to dating, you’ve heard of ghosting, but what about orbiting? Orbiting is when someone you used to date keeps tabs on you online without directly communicating with you. There are different reasons why someone may “orbit” you , and in this article, we get to the bottom of this dating phenomenon. We also take a look at the issues with orbiting , what to do when someone is orbiting you , and more.
Orbiting: Quick Overview
Orbiting is when an ex or someone you used to date stays connected with you online but doesn’t actually talk to you. They may follow you on social media and view, like, and comment on your posts, but they never directly reach out.
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Ghosting In a relationship, ghosting is when a lover, romantic interest, or someone you’ve been talking to for some time suddenly ceases communication without any explanation. It’s like they dropped off the face of the earth, suddenly vanishing without telling you why. Ghosting may involve blocking your number, unfollowing you on social media, or disappearing from your life entirely. [8] X Research source
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2Breadcrumbing Breadcrumbing is when someone gives you small crumbs of love and/or attention over time to keep you interested in them. When people do this, they typically aren’t interested in building a genuine relationship with you. Some breadcrumbers may enjoy the attention they receive, while others may not be ready to cut you out of their lives yet. [9] X Research source
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3Caspering Caspering is a friendly form of ghosting where someone gradually reduces the amount of attention they give you until they stop talking to you entirely. They may occasionally text you, agree to plans without setting any major dates, and say that they’re eager to see you, but their actions will say otherwise, and they will gradually say this less and less until you either take the hint or they go ghost. [10] X Research source
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Zombieing Zombieing is when someone ghosts you, but eventually comes back around to your life, often acting like nothing happened. It’s like they’re rising from the ashes like a zombie! They may send a quick text, reply to your Instagram story, or try to work their way back into your life. If someone zombies you, proceed with caution, as it’s a sign that they have poor communication skills. [11] X Research source
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References
- ↑ https://fortune.com/2024/06/03/orbiting-dating-nightmare-trend-apps-genz/
- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/someone-orbiting-you-social-media-it-may-be-hurting-your-ncna883721
- ↑ Julia McCurley. Relationship Coach. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/someone-orbiting-you-social-media-it-may-be-hurting-your-ncna883721
- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/someone-orbiting-you-social-media-it-may-be-hurting-your-ncna883721
- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/someone-orbiting-you-social-media-it-may-be-hurting-your-ncna883721
- ↑ Sarah Schewitz, PsyD. Relationship Coach. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/ghosted-orbited-breadcrumbed-a-psychotherapist-breaks-down-some-perils-of-digital-dating-and-how-to-cope-225232
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/ghosted-orbited-breadcrumbed-a-psychotherapist-breaks-down-some-perils-of-digital-dating-and-how-to-cope-225232
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