triangulation
Triangulation manipulation is the high art of planting a third party between two people under the guise of a 'love strategy,' skillfully tugging emotional strings. The manipulator plays the victim while secretly pulling the strings and juggling trust and doubt. Noble reasons such as 'testing feelings' or 'deepening bonds' are cited to justify the act, but they're usually just convenient excuses. Those caught in the scheme are countless hearts and the hapless third party burdened with cleaning up the mess. The inevitable outcome is a whirlwind of exhaustion and distrust, with no exceptions.