Past faking, current faking, future faking are all fake

[theking]

‘Future Faking’ Is The Manipulative Dating Trend Replacing Gaslighting — And It’s Everywhere
Unlike overt lies or obvious manipulation, "future faking" preys on hope and desire.
Last year, I was briefly convinced I had found “the one.” The funny part? I didn’t even really believe in “the one.” I wasn’t the type to dream about weddings or obsess over soulmates. This wasn’t a case of “freak matching” or “grim keeping.”

And yet, this person kept talking about our future: mentioning their friends’ upcoming weddings, how much their family would love me and trips we’d take together.

I fell for it. Hard. As you’ve probably guessed, it didn’t last. They panicked, claimed we were moving too fast, and ended things.

Months later, it became clear what had happened: a classic case of “future faking.” The term describes when someone uses the promise of a shared future to create immediate emotional intimacy, without any genuine intention of following through. It’s a manipulative pattern that leaves the other person heartbroken, confused, and doubting their own perception of the relationship.

[JonniJacko]

this is probably what the old wise man meant by judge people by their actions, not what they say......in today's world...you got to master the art of discernment... as some have master the art of deception. so you always gotta be ready to kill....or get kill..LOL