{"id":1741,"date":"2018-08-08T16:11:12","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T15:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychictoday.uk\/blog\/?p=1741"},"modified":"2018-08-09T11:14:48","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T10:14:48","slug":"cushioning-in-the-dating-world-by-penny-b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psychictoday.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/08\/cushioning-in-the-dating-world-by-penny-b\/","title":{"rendered":"Cushioning – In the Dating World – By Penny B"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cushioning – In the Dating World – By Penny B<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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In my last Blog I addressed the issue of Bread Crumbing as a fancy term for leading someone on. Another behavior that is often carried out by people on the dating scene these days is \u201cCushioning<\/strong>\u201d. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cushioning is another age old dating behavior like Bread Crumbing that has \u00a0actually been around for years. Yet with modern dating behaviors such as online dating and dating apps, it makes the art of Cushioning so much easier. <\/span><\/p>\n

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So what exactly is Cushioning?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Cushioning is basically \u201ckeeping your options open\u201d when dating someone. \u00a0I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll agree it \u201chas\u201d been around for years, but as a Psychic I find that this is something that relates to many of our callers. \u00a0Also, where there\u2019s cushioning there is also breadcrumbing, just to add insult to injury!!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s Set the Scene<\/b><\/h2>\n

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You met someone six weeks ago and dating has been building steadily \u00a0and comfortably over this period of time. In fact you are now quite excited about the stability and continuity of the newly formed relationship. \u00a0When all of a sudden your new partner starts blowing hot and cold on you (bread crumbing!) and out of the blue you feel all concerned as to what is going on, \u00a0Then you discover they haven\u2019t actually deleted their dating apps off their phone like they promised you categorically that they had. All of a sudden and for no apparent reason you now don\u2019t know where you stand with this person. \u00a0This is classic cushioning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why is Cushioning easier these days?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The answer is basically because people don\u2019t have to leave their homes to source other dating options. \u00a0It\u2019s there on their phones, on their tablets, on their desk tops, on their social media. Not like years ago when you met dates by going out on the social scene, so therefore, more effort had to be put into keeping their options open.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why do people do it?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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There\u2019s a whole host of reasons why people choose to cushion their new partner and they range from:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Not knowing whether this new relationship is going to work out, so they hedge their bets whilst they see how it goes;<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. They feel trapped by closing off their options and committing to one person at that point; <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The above can stem from negative past relationship experiences;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Last but not least<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Because they can! \u00a0Because it\u2019s easier these days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      So does that mean your new relationship is doomed?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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      Well, not necessarily. \u00a0It can always be saved and then reworked at with confrontation, honesty and agreement. \u00a0However, it would make you question whether this person you\u2019ve been getting to know really was on the same page as you, as trust is broken before it\u2019s been fully built on. \u00a0\u00a0The key here is communication and dealing with the issue head on rather than letting it fester. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll agree not a very a good start to building a solid relationship. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Does Cushioning go on in committed, long term relationships? \u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

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      Yes of course it does, it\u2019s called \u201ccheating\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      If you can recognise your own situation within this blog post, then give one of our Psychics a call to get some insight into your situation. \u00a0A Psychic Reading can assist you with exploring the intentions of someone you\u2019ve been dating and what the likely outcome to being able to work things out in a positive way. \u00a0May be, even it\u2019s you doing the Cushioning and keeping your options open, speak to one of our Psychics today to see what\u2019s coming in for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      PENNY<\/span><\/p>\n

      Pin Number 6732.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      The wonderful and caring\u00a0Penny B\u00a0offers sound and uplifting guidance in a reading with you. She has many years’ experience giving intuitive insight on all kinds of love readings. Speak with her directly for your positive guidance here;\u00a0https:\/\/psychictoday.uk\/reader\/6732\/penny-b<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Cushioning – In the Dating World – By Penny B   In my last Blog I addressed the issue of Bread Crumbing as a fancy term for leading someone on. Another behavior that is often carried out by people on the dating scene these days is \u201cCushioning\u201d. \u00a0   Cushioning is another age old dating…<\/p>\n

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