Ghosting Now Common in Long-Term Relationships, Some Don't Apologize
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Ghosting Now Common in Long-Term Relationships, Some Don't Apologize

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The practice of abruptly ending relationships by cutting off all communication—known as ghosting—is increasingly prevalent, even after years together. One individual explained his reasoning for leaving a four-year relationship without explanation.

A man who ended a four-year partnership through ghosting told WIRED, “I no longer had to bear her energy.” The article notes that this communication-free breakup method has become widespread. It focuses solely on illustrating the phenomenon through a single example and quote, highlighting a specific motivation—avoidance of another person’s perceived negative energy—as justification for the behavior.

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