Ghosting hurts; its a cruel rejection. It is particularly painful because you are left with no rationale, no guidelines for how to proceed, and often a heap of emotions to sort through on your own. If you suffer from any abandonment or self-esteem issues, being ghosted may bring them to the forefront.

How do you deal with the pain of ghosting?

Dont play the blame and shame game. Hold your head up high, hold onto your dignity, and let them go. Someone better could be out there looking for you. Give yourself the self care and build your resilience during this painful time.

Is ghosting traumatic?

“Ghosting essentially creates a feeling of abandonment, which can be very traumatic,” clinical psychologist and author of new mental wellbeing book, Super-Women, Janina Scarlet, tells me. “The person who is ghosted is then left to wonder what happened, or if they did anything wrong.”

What to do after ghosting?

What to say after ghosting someone:Own it. Admit you made a mistake, to yourself and to the other person. Create space to hear how it made the other person feel. Validate the ghosted feelings without explaining or rationalizing your decisions. Repair the relationship.Apr 12, 2021