Transactional Breadcrumbing

When someone initiates the relationship with a ‘transaction’s by giving a bare minimum gift, but asks you to give something in return later.

The ‘breadcrumbs’ are inconsistent engagement with the developing relationship, while they are relying on you to commit to their task.

I don’t know why he keeps telling me he’s going to buy me a Burkin, and never does it? He paid for lunch on our date, and our plans keep falling through or something changes. I think he’s doing that transactional breadcrumbing.