HOW IT READS IN CONTEXT
The surrounding pattern matters.
Visibility is not the same as relationship effort.
PATTERN · TEXTING DICTIONARY
What does “Orbiting” mean?
Context decides the real answer.
Watching and reacting online after withdrawing from direct contact. Visibility is not the same as relationship effort.
PLAIN MEANING
Watching and reacting online after withdrawing from direct contact.
EXAMPLE
“He watches every story but never texts”
Judge direct behavior, not passive social presence.
RELATED TERMS
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PatternGhostingEnding communication without explanation.PatternBreadcrumbingSmall bursts of attention that keep you invested without progress.PatternBenchingKeeping someone available while prioritizing other options.PatternLove bombingIntense affection or future talk used to accelerate attachment.PatternFuture fakingBig future promises without matching present action.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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