HOW IT READS IN CONTEXT
The surrounding pattern matters.
The fantasy creates commitment before evidence exists.
PATTERN · TEXTING DICTIONARY
What does “Future faking” mean?
Context decides the real answer.
Big future promises without matching present action. The fantasy creates commitment before evidence exists.
PLAIN MEANING
Big future promises without matching present action.
EXAMPLE
“He talks about trips but will not plan Saturday”
Count scheduled actions, not imagined futures.
RELATED TERMS
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PatternGhostingEnding communication without explanation.PatternBreadcrumbingSmall bursts of attention that keep you invested without progress.PatternOrbitingWatching and reacting online after withdrawing from direct contact.PatternBenchingKeeping someone available while prioritizing other options.PatternLove bombingIntense affection or future talk used to accelerate attachment.PatternSlow fadeA gradual decline in contact and effort.PatternDouble textSending another message before receiving a reply.PatternDry textingShort replies that do not move the conversation forward.
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