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.
Ghosting is associated with negative mental health affects on the person on the receiving end, and has been described by some mental health professionals as a passive-aggressive form of emotional abuse or cruelty.
Is ghosting someone hurtful?
Ghosting is a heartbreaking fact in the modern dating world. Its when a friend or someone youve been dating disappears from contact with no explanation. Ghosting can shatter self-esteem and hurt just as much as physical pain.
Why does it hurt to be ghosted?
Whats so challenging about ghosting, is that you have an expectation of hearing back and then you dont, Ury explains. So its also the pain of expectations not meeting reality, and its a form of rejection, because its someone inadvertently saying they dont want to be with you.