Ghostlighting Isn’t Just a Dating Problem | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 126
Dating already has ghosting. Now there’s “ghostlighting,” when someone disappears without explanation, then shows back up weeks or months later acting like nothing happened. Instead of acknowledging the silence, they minimize it, explain it away, or leave the other person wondering whether they’re overreacting.
But maybe ghostlighting points to something bigger than dating culture. We’ve become pretty skilled at avoiding uncomfortable conversations, whether it’s with someone we’re dating, a coworker, a neighbor, or even a friend. Disappearing can feel easier than dealing with conflict, but…
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