Ghosting

Grannylyn65, I think one realizes they are being ghosted when they see their phone calls and FB messages are blocked or go unanswered, they're snubbed if they meet out, etc. It may take a while to sink in though.

Awful but not really new, is it? Just a new word for it.

Actually, I remember men/boys doing this to women/girls even when I was young. Saying, "I'll call you" and then never calling. But in that case, I understand. It's hard to say to someone's face, "I don't want to see you again."

But when someone does this to family or friends, I don't get it. If one is going to go nc, why not at least let the person know? Cowardly and cruel not to, imo.

If one has already told the person what's bothering them and it still doesn't stop, I can see not explaining again. But how about, "Iv had it Mom/ds/old friend/fill-in-the-blank! I won't be talking to you anymore!" It might hurt, but at least they would know what was going on. They might argue, but one could just say, "Sorry, I'm done" and end the conversation.

I'm not a fan of cos, but if one's going to do it, why not be honest about it?

Does one know they are being ghosted ? Horrible

sounds very immature to me.

I thought I read somewhere that its especially prevalent on online dating sites. People meet , go on a date and then one party just never contacts the other party again.

Sounds heartless to me. At least have the courtesy to say thanks but not thanks.

That's horrible.

Not only cruel, but vastly immature. Not one for social media to be proud of. I hope it's short lived like many crazes.