Only when I’ve properly communicated that this relationship isn’t what I’m looking for and wish them all the best. If they continue to pester, I’ll ghost them as I’ve made my intentions clear and no longer have reason for correspondence.
I will not ghost anyone I’ve met in person (unless I’m fearing for my safety or something to that effect) but I don’t mind ghosting if I haven’t met them. At that point I’m really just a figment of their imagination but I also like to get a date planned within 1-2 days of messaging back and forth so it’s not too personal if either of us ghosts in that early of the dating phase.
I also believe that ghosting requires some sort of bond. You can ghost your friends, your fiance, the person you’ve been official with for a month or two.
You cannot ghost a stranger or someone that you’ve known for a week and have gone on two dates.
I’ve never ghosted anyone but I have made excuses and dipped when people have genuinely scared me and rejecting them for the real reasons may have turned out bad
If you’ve already tried communicating and they keep crossing boundaries or not respecting you, it’s okay to step away. Just be mindful that it can leave things unresolved, so use it carefully.
i began to date a guy in 2018 we dated off an on until 2021. one day i was at his house and he slapped me in the kitchen. i didnt say anything. i got my dogs, got in my car blocked him on everything and drove home i have not spoken to him since that day.
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Never. I hate when it’s being done to me, and I never do it to anyone else. Honest communication always wins imo
Only when I’ve properly communicated that this relationship isn’t what I’m looking for and wish them all the best. If they continue to pester, I’ll ghost them as I’ve made my intentions clear and no longer have reason for correspondence.
I will not ghost anyone I’ve met in person (unless I’m fearing for my safety or something to that effect) but I don’t mind ghosting if I haven’t met them. At that point I’m really just a figment of their imagination but I also like to get a date planned within 1-2 days of messaging back and forth so it’s not too personal if either of us ghosts in that early of the dating phase.
If you believe your safety may be at risk.
I also believe that ghosting requires some sort of bond. You can ghost your friends, your fiance, the person you’ve been official with for a month or two.
You cannot ghost a stranger or someone that you’ve known for a week and have gone on two dates.
When you communicate your disinterest multiple times and still they don’t take the hint.
Never, always communicate.
Do to others as you would do to yourself.
Always. Never outright reject, and never ever meet for a “final talk” one on one. These are the most dangerous situations for a woman.
I’ve never ghosted anyone but I have made excuses and dipped when people have genuinely scared me and rejecting them for the real reasons may have turned out bad
When someone doesnt seem to respect your decision
When your safety is or could be compromised
When the first red flag appears.
If you’ve already tried communicating and they keep crossing boundaries or not respecting you, it’s okay to step away. Just be mindful that it can leave things unresolved, so use it carefully.
i began to date a guy in 2018 we dated off an on until 2021. one day i was at his house and he slapped me in the kitchen. i didnt say anything. i got my dogs, got in my car blocked him on everything and drove home i have not spoken to him since that day.