Have you ever been chatting with someone online and thinking it's going really well, only for them to disappear without a trace? If you have, you're certainly not alone. In response to a 2023 survey conducted by the Thriving Center of Psychology, 84% of people reported having been ghosted, whether by a romantic partner, a friend, or an acquaintance. On the other side of the coin, 65% reported having ghosted someone else.
In general, ghosting is considered inappropriate and disrespectful behavior. As with anything, however, there are exceptions.
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