How it feels to be ghosted during the coronavirus pandemic

You swipe, you message, perhaps you meet, and then — as if by magic — you never hear from them again. I am, of course, talking about ghosting, the modern day dumping technique that sucks, even at the very best of times.

Ghosting during a pandemic is even more troubling, however. Not hearing from someone you care about has a new meaning right now. It's not something you can brush under the carpet and chalk up to poor dating etiquette. That silence could mean that a person is very unwell. 

For people adapting to the 'new normal' — life away from friends and family — ghosting could present a deeply unsettling challenge to someone already experiencing loneliness and anxiety. Read more...

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