I’m afraid you have been ghosted.
With the rise of dating apps comes this culture of disposability. Suddenly there are hundreds of people at your fingertips, all one swipe away. The 2D person on your screen no longer becomes a person, rather they’re a simple swipe to the left or right. This culture of disposability and superficiality that is deeply ingrained with dating apps enables ghosting.
As much as it feels like it, ghosting is never about you. It’s not a reflection of you or your value as a person. Rather, it is a reflection of the other person’s inability or perhaps fear of communication. For many, it’s easier to fade away than to be upfront and direct, but this avoidance is a sign of emotional immaturity. Which is why ghosting is in fact a blessing in disguise, it may have saved you more heartbreak further down the line. Healthy relationships are built on open communication, trust, and mutual respect. If someone is unable to offer you that from the start, it’s a clear sign that they may not be capable of contributing to a meaningful and lasting connection. That person's silence speaks volumes about their character and values. Their silence is all the closure you need.
If you have been ghosted, realise you’re too nice to be left in the dark and you deserve better. Trust that there are people out there who are willing to communicate openly, show up consistently, and value you for who you truly are.
