Here’s How to Deal with People Who Are Ghosting You

And why you should stop ghosting others

Intentionally ignoring a person without an explanation is one of the most passive aggressive forms of human behavior there is — it denotes a certain disdain for the person being ignored. It suggests a weakness of character and is a red flag that indicates an unresolved issue on behalf of the “ghoster.”

Ghosting is a becoming a growing communication phenomenon. Around fifty percent of men and women have experienced ghosting, with a large number carrying out the act. Even celebrities are getting involved — Anna Kendrick has been totally upfront about her ghosting. “I ghost everybody all the time. I’m the queen of the French exit.” According to the New York Times, ghosting is “The act of suddenly ceasing all communication with someone you are dating but no longer wish to date.” In its way, ghosting is a form of rejection without an explanation — no text, no call, no email, nada. It’s also a way for the ghoster to avoid accountability while hoping you get the hint.

But ghosting is not new — there have always been variations of ghosting in the past: no return letter, someone crossing the street or pretending they don’t know you, professional feuds, or the dreaded cold shoulder at a dinner party. In the past (at least pre-90s) you couldn’t ignore…