Ghosting has become an increasingly prevalent phenomenon in today's dating culture, reflecting a shift towards digital communication and a reluctance to confront uncomfortable conversations. For gay men, this can be attributed to the influence of hookup apps, a larger pool of potential partners, and societal pressures, leading to a higher likelihood of casual and transient interactions.
In today’s episode, we’re discussing what ghosting is, how we can avoid being ghosted, and empowering self-care strategies for those who've experienced this common but often painful experience.
Additional Resources:
• Ghosting (Definition) (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ghosting)
• Ghosting (Psychology Today) (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/ghosting)
• Ghosting (Grammarist) (https://grammarist.com/new-words/ghosting/)
• Psychological Correlates of Ghosting and Breadcrumbing Experiences: A Preliminary Study among Adults (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7037474/)
• 8 Reasons You’ve Been Ghosted (https://psychcentral.com/health/reasons-youve-been-ghosted)
• 15. Understanding Attachment Styles (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-understanding-attachment-styles/id1619338054?i=1000571202112)
• What Is Ghosting—and Why Is It So Rude? (https://www.rd.com/article/what-is-ghosting/)
• Survey Reveals ‘Ghosting’ Impacts 76% Of People Who Are Dating—Plus The States With The Biggest Offenders (https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/modern-dating-mental-health/#:~:text=Ghosting%20takes%20away%20the%20opportunity,emotions%20like%20depression%20or%20anxiety.%E2%80%9D)
• The Mental Health Effects of Ghosting (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/some-assembly-required/202208/the-mental-health-effects-of-ghosting)
• LGBTQ Ghosting: Why We Do It and How to Deal With It (https://www.thegaytherapycenter.com/lgbtq-ghosting/)
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