When you think of ghosting, whether or not you’ve been a victim, it’s most likely in terms of a close relationship. The ghoster decides it’s time to end things and, either out of misplaced kindness or ...

The sudden disappearance of a romantic interest without explanation, known as ghosting, has become increasingly common in modern dating. While the behavior leaves many confused and hurt, understanding ...

In our digital age, people often use online communications to form and maintain relationships—especially teens and younger adults. While that can be a good thing, it also means that online ...

You're staring at your phone screen. It's been hours, maybe days. The last message you sent sits unopened. There's no reply, no read receipt, just … silence. This is the experience of digital ghosting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Swiping, scrolling and messaging have all but replaced courtship in today’s ...