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Has anyone ever ghosted you?
For one moment,
you were chatting with each other all the time
and the next, it seems like they've disappeared
out of thin air.
Ghosting is a term used to describe someone
who ends a relationship by suddenly withdrawing
from all communication.
It can be extremely painful for someone who has been ghosted
since they are left with no explanation at all
as to why the relationship didn't work out.
So here are eight signs someone is going to ghost you.
Number one, their texts are brief.
Has their text responses become shorter and shorter?
Maybe you two had been texting nonstop before
where it seemed like you could never run out
of things to say,
but now you find their texts to be too short.
Instead of continuing the conversation,
they may only reply with one word answers.
If this happens frequently,
it may mean that they're losing interest
and are preparing to ghost you.
Number two, just emoji responses.
Have they started to respond to you by using only emojis?
While there's nothing wrong with using emojis when texting,
responding with only emojis all the time,
especially when you've written something thoughtful
to reach out to them, may be a cause for concern.
Using an emoji is an easy response
when you don't really care or know what to say.
So their use of only that may be a sign
that they have lost interest in you.
Number three, you always reach out.
Are you always the one to start the conversation?
Although you may have texted a lot in the beginning,
now they only write to you if you message them first.
This habit of not reaching out may be a sign
that they are no longer interested
and are looking for a way to end things.
You should note that sometimes
they may just be genuinely busy
so it's important to communicate your concerns to them first
so that they are aware
of how their actions are affecting you.
Number four, poor grammar and spelling.
Has their texting style changed all of a sudden?
Are their texts suddenly full of spelling mistakes
and bad grammar?
This sudden change in how they text you,
may be due to a lack of effort
and a loss of interest on their part.
Instead of spending time to express
what they mean thoughtfully as they had in the past,
they may turn to use shorthand and slang to send a response.
This may be because they are no longer invested
in the relationship anymore.
Number five, they're always busy and cancel plans.
Have they suddenly become busy all the time?
Do they postpone your dates often?
If you once hung out or went on dates often,
and now those meetings have come to an unexpected halt,
then they may be trying to ghost you.
While it can be tricky in the beginning
to figure out each other's schedules,
since they may be genuinely busy
or shy to meet, this unexpected tendency
to delay and pause your dates may be a reason for concern.
Number six, something doesn't feel right.
Does something about them
just doesn't feel right with you?
At the end the day,
going by your instincts may be the best.
Maybe your partner has been acting differently lately
or their tone in their texts sounds off.
Even if you may not be able to consciously point
to what is wrong, your gut feeling is usually right
and so you may want to address
or speak up about your worries and concerns to them first.
Number seven, you haven't been on an actual date.
Do they always postpone going on a formal date with you
in favor of just hanging out to watch TV?
If they've promised you to go on a date at some restaurant,
but keep delaying it in favor
of just binging TV all evening,
then it may be a sign that they may not be as invested
in the relationship as you think
While there's nothing wrong with staying at home,
this tendency to push off going out together
in a formal manner when you've asked to
may be a sign of their lack of commitment and investment,
which may lead to them ghosting you in the near future.
Number eight, they aren't introducing you
to friends or family.
Have they told their friends or family about you?
Not everyone introduces their partner early on
in a relationship.
However, if they keep you a secret from everyone they know,
it may be that they are not interested
in a committed relationship.
If you aren't mentioned to their friends or family,
even in the slightest,
when you're well into your relationship,
their lack of commitment and placement
in their personal life may mean that they plan
to ghost you in the future.
Do you relate to any of the signs mentioned here?
Has anyone whenever ghosted you
or have you ever ghosted someone?
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