Think twice before you ghost someone

Hiding behind our smartphones, it’s pretty easy to make the decision that we would rather disappear out of someone’s life rather than just tell them that we don’t think they’d be a great fit for us.
According to dictionary.com, the definition of ghosting is the practice of ending all contact with a person without explanation, especially in a romantic relationship.
This story is pretty common in the 21st century; two people talk on social media, they hit it off (or so one of them thinks), things are going great and then “ope!,” where’d they go? Before you know it, you’ve been ghosted.
At some point in your life, you have probably been ghosted, or ghosted someone else. When you are the one doing the ghosting, you usually don’t even think twice about it.
Becoming disinterested in someone is an easy thing to do, yet we take for granted how much it can shake up the other person involved.
According to psychologytoday.com, ghosting can be frustrating because the ghosting process deprives people of the proper social cues they need for basic interaction.
One doesn’t know how they should react because they don’t know exactly what happened. The malicious part about ghosting is that it makes one question themselves and what they possibly did wrong rather than questioning the quality of the relationship.
So, what’s the trend? Personally, I don’t see the appeal of not being straightforward. Life is short, and if someone means something to you, I think it’s better to tell them.
The same goes if someone does not mean anything to you. Either way, it is best if you tell them. If you feel that someone means more to you than you do to them, it’s probably not the most comfortable of situations.
Although it may be awkward at first, people usually value honesty more than being strung along. It’s a win-win because you’re also doing a good deed by being truthful.
I can say from personal experience that it’s pretty awkward when you suddenly see that person who kind of dropped off of the face of the Earth on campus going about their business like nothing ever happened.
The question is, what can you do? Some people would argue that the only thing that would make them feel better is causing a scene.
Asking things like, where have you been? Did you know I called you? How could you have left me on read? But the reality is, I don’t think you should do anything.
Move on with your life. After all, it wouldn’t be too fun being friends with a ghost, let alone dating them. Sure, they’re a lot of fun, but protect your mental health and on the flipside, think twice before you think you have perfected the art of ghosting.