CMV: The concept of "ghosting" is not only overplayed but also grossly misrepresented in favor of those who want to justify their actions

I've been thinking about this topic for a while and I just want to share my thoughts. I want to first emphasize that I'm not saying that ghosting doesn't happen or that it's okay to ghost someone. However, I feel that the term "ghosting" has become a catch-all term for people to justify their lack of communication, or in some cases, their lack of interest in someone. I'm not even talking about the people who get ghosted, but those who ghost others.<br><br>I've seen numerous articles, posts and comments about how ghosting someone is an incredibly horrible thing to do, especially for those who put themselves out there and get rejected. It's often framed as though ghosting is a cruel and manipulative act, leaving someone in the dark and without closure. This is partly true, but it glosses over the fact that ghosting someone is often done to avoid an uncomfortable situation or to end things on bad terms. It's used to avoid confrontation and to avoid having to explain oneself, which is a natural human instinct. And that's not inherently wrong. <br><br>If anything, I feel like ghosting is just a symptom of a larger problem. A problem where we are encouraged to put ourselves out there and take risks in the hopes that we'll be rewarded. A problem where we are taught that it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. But the reality is that most people won't find "the one" and most of us will experience rejection and heartbreak. But that's just part of the human experience, and that's okay. And that's where I think the concept of ghosting is overplayed and misrepresented. We need to stop framing ghosting as though it's a cruel and manipulative act, and start seeing it for what it is: a natural human response to rejection and heartbreak.<br><br>In the end, I'm not here to say whether ghosting is good or bad. I'm just here to say that we need to be honest about why people ghost others. We need to stop romanticizing the idea that ghosting someone is an inherently cruel act, and start seeing it for what it is. We need to stop framing it as a manipulative tactic used to control or manipulate others, and instead see it as a natural human response to rejection and heartbreak.<br><br>So, CMV.