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Ghosting, or the sudden ending of a relationship with no explanation, can be extremely hurtful for the person being cut off, but did you know that it negatively affects the ghoster too? In this article, we’ll explain whether ghosters feel guilty about their behavior, including all the different emotions they might be going through. We’ll also cover the repercussions of ghosting, plus provide helpful tips on how to deal with it.
Things You Should Know
- Some ghosters feel guilty about cutting off contact abruptly, especially if they had a close or long-term relationship with the ghostee.
- If the ghoster can self-reflect, they may realize that they hurt the other person and regret their behavior. They might try to make amends or ask for a second chance.
- Others feel relief or indifference about ghosting because they think it’s less confrontational than directly ending the relationship.
Steps
Expert Q&A
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References
- ↑ http://gilifreedman.com/GhostingEmotions.pdf
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/202302/the-bad-things-ghosting-does-to-your-emotions
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/modern-dating-mental-health/
- ↑ https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fppm0000343
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/202302/the-bad-things-ghosting-does-to-your-emotions
- ↑ http://gilifreedman.com/GhostingEmotions.pdf
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/202302/the-bad-things-ghosting-does-to-your-emotions
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-stories-we-tell/202305/the-narcissism-of-ghosting#
- ↑ http://gilifreedman.com/GhostingEmotions.pdf