Breadcrumbing and gaslighting share some similarities, as both involve manipulation and can cause confusion and emotional distress. However, breadcrumbing is more focused on keeping someone interested without commitment, while gaslighting involves deliberately distorting someone's perception of reality to undermine their confidence and sanity. While breadcrumbing can contribute to feelings of self-doubt and confusion, it typically doesn't involve the same level of intentional psychological manipulation as gaslighting.