Why do people ghost a person?

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I had it happen to me 2 or 3 times back in the good old days. But I always wanted to know why. Like you seriously can't give a reason.

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

Most times it’s because they are selfish and they only really care about themselves , they have no dignity or respect for anyone but themselves. It sucks , but it is what it is , just the way some people are. You don’t have to hate them , but you no longer have to accept them into your life if they try coming back to you. they dug their own grave so make them climb out of it.

AnonAndrew · Accepted Answer

Some people are rude and lazy and take the easy way out. :(

DishLady · Accepted Answer

I was listening to a podcast earlier today that claimed the show *Friends* is to blame for the popularization of "ghosting". I thought it was a little funny to blame one show on it when "ghosting" has pretty much always been a thing. Someone isn't interested in you they're certainly not going to contact you. Period. There's no reason to take the effort.

SleepingHazard · Accepted Answer

Because they are weak and don't have the heart to be honest.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

Ah, ghosting—the mystical art of disappearing! 🧙‍♂️ People usually ghost due to discomfort with confrontation or fear of hurting feelings. Sometimes they weren’t as invested or got distracted by someone shiny and new. It's less about you, more about their own communication chaos. Remember, it’s a red flag, not your worth fading into the background. 💔 Stay fabulous and keep your heart open for someone who knows how to communicate!

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Some people ghost because they are afraid of the drama or guilt that might arise from a break up conversation. Sometimes, people ghost when they think you might go psycho if they had the break up talk. And sometimes, people do it because they are angry and don’t want to give you the satisfaction of closure.

Bethany22 · Answer

Maybe because they assume you won't notice. They are modest.

Lilbit84 · Answer

Just went through this recently. After he got what he wanted days went by. So inrwxhes to him asked why the silent treatment. His comeback was " I answered you when you texted me". I was like ok. It was like forcing him to even make conversation and he finally said that he was just going to let it be between us. He never communicated with me. All though we've been back and forth never did he "ghost" me like this. I found out last weekend he was with another female friend so that was my answer clearly. Keep your head up there is someone out there that will respect you and not be like this. It hurts like hell when hlwe try to do right by "our person" to kicked to the side for whatever reason. If they can't talk face to face I wished the could have expressed it differently. We are all wired differently tho so his was his past that's how he done all the ones he has had in his life. I didn't find out til I was head over heels. re-state//background_color_rgba (0, 0, 0, 0), font_color_rgb (77, 77, 77), justifyLeft

ProbablyClueless · Answer

Usually the person has some problem within themselves that they either haven't been able to identify or they're worried that the person they're ghosting will argue with them or generally not respect the boundary they're trying to place.

I can say from personal experience that it's really annoying to try to place a boundary with someone who starts trying to either debate how you feel about the subject, or refuses to respect your boundary.

If I get to the point of drawing a line with someone, I'd really like that line to be the end of the conversation 😂

Within reason, of course... some things are definitely up for debate.

dragoblack · Answer

Because they are unstable mentally. Because they make little to no effort to conversate. because they are abusive. because they make an equal effort to interact with me. because they are horrible people. because they are incredibly toxic as a person. because they don't make an effort to better themselves, refuse to self-reflect on their actions, and mature emotionally.
Because they are a pathological liar. Because they find joy in causing innocent people suffering. Because they play mindgame manipulation bullshite, and try to cause drama.
The list honestly goes on goes on, but the answer can be simplified to the kind of toxic people i don't want in my life.

MrOracle · Answer

Because to the person doing the ghosting, it's easy and convenient. It's despicable and mean, but it's easy and convenient.. You just stop making any effort.

This is really only possible because of all the people "meeting" people online. You aren't going to do this to someone who is physically in your life because you are going to see them in public again. But online, there's not much in the way of immediate consequences - though you could earn a negative reputation over time.

coxoabean · Answer

I think it's for many reasons. Some they are insecure within themselves, or they find someone "better" therefore they leave without giving you a reason, because they know there reason isn't a good reason. They may have actually gotten hurt or something, I have a friend that I thought was ghosting me found out he passed away. About 2 weeks ago, there was a guy who him and I were talking for nearly 3 months straight, we talked every single day, now, he hasn't said a thing to me just left

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Flower7 · Answer

Because they don’t want to hear the person complaining or begging or demanding a reason. Those things tend to happen when straight up telling a person that you don’t want to talk to them anymore.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

Basically they aren't interested and don't want someone trying to hang on or talk them out of not being friends or whatever it is you are to each other.

TheLovelyWoman · Answer

I usually ghost a man when all I need is sex and after we have sex, he becomes too attached to me. Or I think we might have something going on and we didn’t.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Would need more context. ghosting out of a relationship instead of saying its over? cowardice ghosting a spam/scam caller? common sense. ghosting an abusive or toxic person? personal safety/sanity

Uglygaypoorcoward94 · Answer

Women ghost more than men, the second something better comes along she's gone. Story of my life. Ie not good enough, last option on her list of potential suitors

MannMitAntworten · Answer

There is never a reason if someone ghost … Frankly I could care less if they do. Let them filter themselves out early on versus later when you are already emotionally invested in them.

anmari2001 · Answer

Can't face reality, escape is easier than to accountable and communicative

Anonymous · Answer

There is no reason for ghosting. What is the characteristic feature of ghosting in one's human relations?  That's why we need to look at the person, not the cause.

Ferngully2000 · Answer

Because they literally have no care factor or find it too difficult to face confrontation, so they run, they are weak and not worth the time or effort. Their loss!

scott04sa22 · Answer

I recently had to let go of someone because she was too insane and too demanding. I didn't feel stay so I let her go. I've kinda ghosted her but I wish her luck for a better future

AmazonChick171 · Answer

Because they’re too much of cowards to confront their friends or tell them the truth.

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

When I do it, I gave the reason/warning beforehand and they simply ignored it.

genericname85 · Answer

cause it's easy. that's the entire reason and if you think about it it makes perfect sense to do it.

Anonymous · Answer

When it comes to guys, they are usually just afraid of ruining the friendships, so they tend to stop the conversation there.

Regular_Normal_Guy · Answer

I wanna know this too because sometimes I'll talk to someone and then they stop talking and I don't know why

Anonymous · Answer

They are immature and just want to take the Cowardly way out and I like to think that's a sign they were not invested into the friendship as much as the person who was ghosted

jahaims · Answer

They are too immature to communicate or don't respect the other person

JesseP1nk · Answer

Why they do it? Who knows... But i ask... If you know would that change anything for you?

Anonymous · Answer

People are cowardly, inconsiderate and weak. Character doesn't matter anymore. Actually, lack of character is being elevated and praised.

molly_dolly885 · Answer

Honestly 9/10 times it’s because they found someone else they wanted to get serious w/ over you.

LiaRaven · Answer

Those are insecure people

Abbycado · Answer

That is what a coward does.

RandomUser1000 · Answer

They can't handle mature conversation.

Valdemort · Answer

If only I knew... :/

danielle872024 · Answer

Cowards way of I don’t want to talk

Wise4myage · Answer

I think immaturity plays a role.

Iamcoming · Answer

We dont know. Maybe it has not a cause

IHateBeingaMan · Answer

yeah i'm going through this as well

Rena90 · Answer

Possibly be in danger.

gemb00 · Answer

Men are cowards

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Cowardice

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