What Happens When Ghosting Someone

Ghosting might seem like a clean escape — no confrontation, no awkward goodbyes. But the truth is, it leaves a silent wound. For the person being ghosted, it can trigger anxiety, self-blame, and emotional confusion. Without closure, the mind often spirals, wondering what went wrong. Psychologically, ghosting isn't just avoidance — it's a form of emotional withdrawal that can affect both people’s mental health. So why do people ghost, and what does it actually do to someone long-term? Let’s unpack the psychology of ghosting, the emotional effects of ghosting, and the patterns behind why some people disappear when things get hard. Have you ever been ghosted — or ghosted someone yourself? How did it affect you?

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Script Writer: Chloe Avenasa
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Director: Tai Khuong
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Further Readings:
Freedman, G., Powell, D. N., Le, B., & Williams, K. D. (2019). Ghosting and destiny: Implicit theories of relationships predict beliefs about ghosting. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 36(12), 3379–3396.

LeFebvre, L. E. (2017). Ghosting as a relationship dissolution strategy in the technological age. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 34(6), 788–809.

Collins, N. L., & Feeney, B. C. (2000). A safe haven: An attachment theory perspective on support seeking and caregiving in intimate relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 78(6), 1053–1073. Receive SMS online on sms24.me

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