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Episode 259: Is ghosting really that bad?

Episode 259: Is ghosting really that bad?

Update: 2025-09-171
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Today we talk about ghosting, and know that f you've ever been ghosted, you're not alone. The statistics show that at least 1/3 have suffered through this phenomenon, with some stats showing much higher rates. We discuss some research about how it impacts people (both the ghostee and the ghoster!), and what we can do to shift these behaviors in our society.




Check out some journal articles for extra credit reading on the topic:


Online Fairytales: Breadcrumbing and Ghosting Behavior Among Young Adults


Ignorance is not always bliss: A qualitative study of young adults' experiences with being ghosted


Exposure to ghosting, gaslighting and coercion and mental health outcomes


Relationship dissolution strategies: Comparing the psychological consequences of ghosting, orbiting, and rejection

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Episode 259: Is ghosting really that bad?

Episode 259: Is ghosting really that bad?

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