What’s in the Minds of People Who Ghost?

  The idea behind ghosting is that when someone’s no longer interested in a particular relationship, they stop responding to their partner’s messages. In fact, they pretend that they no longer exist. Consequently, the ex-partner gradually gives up and stops communicating with them. They remove them from their social media accounts and pretend they’ve never even been a part of their life. In effect, they disappear without a trace and with no explanation. Ghosting defines a silent way to end a relationship, whether it’s a friendship or a romantic relationship. Although this practice has always existed, today, thanks to digital…