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Ghosting: Psychological Pros and Cons
Season 2 · Episode 170

Ghosting: Psychological Pros and Cons

Ghosting isn’t just about Halloween! We’ve all had it happen, and many of us have done it, or at least wanted to. You went out once, maybe even a few times, but it just isn’t right. And having to actually break up is such a hassle. Plus it...

Inside Mental Health

November 28, 201921m 2s

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Show Notes

In today’s age of digital dating, the act of ghosting -- ending a relationship by suddenly stopping communication with a person -- has become more common, and even normalized to some degree. For the person being ghosted, however, it can feel incredibly painful and confusing. So why do people ghost others? Is it out of cruelty? Listen as Dr. John Grohol, founder of Psych Central, discusses the act of ghosting, why people do it, and whether it’s ever ok to ghost someone, including your therapist.

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