The Effect of Ghosting on Mental Health and Well-Being
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Hon S, Croucher J. The effect of ghosting on mental health and well-being. Series Clin Med Case Rep Rev. 2026;4(4):1-5.
The world of dating is fraught with danger, catfishing, gaslighting, and breadcrumbing, among the hazards to be negotiated by those looking for romance. Of particular interest in this paper is ghosting, where a partner, without warning or explanation, ceases all contact and essentially disappears from the scene. Ghosting is often perpetrated by those without a conscience with the goal of avoiding all contact. The effect on the victim can be devastating and severely detrimental to their mental health and overall well-being. This paper explores the reasons for ghosting and its effects, and outlines several high-profile case studies. It also offers suggestions on how a victim or offender of ghosting should cope with this situation.