‘Delicate dumping’ is the new toxic break-up trend 

‘Delicate dumping’ is the new toxic breakup trend – so here’s what to watch out for.

While no one likes breaking up or being the one to do the dumping, people who want to avoid the difficult conversation have been found to adopt this damaging trend.

But it has been dismissed by pundits as “cowardly,” “ultimately,” and “childish.”

Relationship expert Emma Hathorn, working at dating site Seekingspoke to Subway and said delicate dumping is another, perhaps lazier, version of “quietly quitting” a relationship.

And like quitting quietly, delicate dumping is where the person is still technically committed, but they’ve just stopped making an effort hoping that the person they’re dating will dump them first.

Quitting quietly is when a person stops trying and gives up without telling the other person about their feelings or needs.

But the way delicate dumping differs from this trend is that a person will also have stopped investing time, energy and emotion into the future of the relationship as they once did.

Therefore, they will start with the bare minimum – hoping their significant other will break things off first.

And Ms. Hathorn has criticized this new trend saying it damages relationships.

The expert said, “It’s the cowardly approach of ending a relationship, withdrawing slowly to avoid difficult conversations, or even ghosting.”

“Like quitting quietly, you’re essentially still technically “committed” but you’ve stopped trying.”

She added that someone who chooses to gently dump someone instead of being honest and forthright “can’t handle confrontation.”

She added, “It’s the lazy way of breaking up with someone without looking like the one to blame.

It’s the easiest way out, but ultimately it’s not the kindest way to end a relationship; it’s childish.’

Here’s how to tell if you’re being gently dumped…

“Delicate Dumping” Is Where The Person You’re Dating Is Still Technically Committed, But They’ve Just Stopped Making An Effort (File Image)

It’s best to be open and communicative with your partner and always tell them how you feel about the relationship.

But if you start noticing a complete change in the way your partner treats you — their behavior toward you, for example — it could be a sign that they’re subtly dumping you.

Another telltale sign, according to Emma, ​​is the inability to commit to future plans with you, whether it’s a vacation or a party in a few months.

If someone is more flaky than usual or you sense something doesn’t feel right, Emma recommends “listening to your gut.”

What should you do if you feel like you’re being subtly dumped?

If all signs point to delicate dumping, the best thing to do is have a conversation with your significant other.

Having an intimate conversation and revealing your feelings will be the best way to move forward.

Emma says never let someone you’re with “silently” withdraw from something you’ve built together.

While you “don’t have to be confrontational,” you should be straightforward and honest about how your partner makes you feel.

And this situation is likely to make you stronger because you are in control of the circumstances.