Verb
sending texts to someone to keep them interested, but never meeting them
breadcrumbing
Hey, have you been on Tinder? I guess I'll try online dating but can you help me with a couple of expressions -- like breadcrumbing... What's that?
Phrase
when someone flirts even though they aren't expecting a relationship to happen
leading you on
Breadcrumbing is someone leading you on, texting and acting really interested, but then never asking you out. It's happened to me. Not nice!
leave someone hanging
Yeah, it really isn't polite to leave someone hanging. I know it can be hard to say "you're not for me" but that's much better than saying nothing at all!
Verb
hide the fact that someone is dating other people
roaching
What about roaching - like a cockroach. If you see one you know there are more! Is it micro-cheating or a full blown affair? Either way, your partner is interested in someone else!
catch and release
I have friends in an open relationship, and I know people who like to catch and release. How do you feel about having sex with no strings attached?
Phrase
when you portray yourself in an unrealistically positive light
kittenfishing
Hey not so fast, first I need to get my profile online. Will you check it out? I've exaggerated a bit but certainly don't want to be blamed for kittenfishing!