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In Relationships • 2 min read • Jun 26, 2025 10:15a.m.
The ghosting culture
<p>The Ghosting Culture: A Modern Silence with Lasting Impact</p><p><br/></p><p>In today’s digital age, communication has become faster, easier, and more constant. Yet ironically, it has also grown colder. One phenomenon that reflects this paradox is ghosting — the act of suddenly cutting off all communication with someone without explanation. What started as a dating trend has now crept into friendships, work relationships, and even family ties, giving rise to what many call the ghosting culture.</p><p><br/></p><p>Ghosting often happens via text or social media, where one person simply stops responding, ignoring calls and messages, leaving the other person confused and emotionally stranded. While the ghoster avoids uncomfortable conversations, the ghosted is left to navigate a sea of unanswered questions.</p><p><br/></p><p>Psychologists argue that ghosting is a form of emotional manipulation. It provides no closure and often leads to feelings of rejection, self-doubt, and anxiety in the person left behind. From a broader perspective, it reflects a culture that prioritizes convenience over accountability and emotional maturity.</p><p><br/></p><p>Ghosting culture thrives on the illusion of disposability — the idea that relationships can be ended as easily as deleting a chat. But meaningful connections require communication, even when it's uncomfortable.</p><p><br/></p><p>As we continue to rely on digital means to build relationships, there’s a growing need to emphasize empathy, honesty, and respectful communication. Ending a relationship — romantic, platonic, or professional — may never be easy, but choosing to do it with kindness sets us apart in a world where silence has become too loud.</p><p><br/></p>
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