Left in Silence: How Ghosting Changed My View on Dating

Ghosting isn’t just an awkward end to a potential relationship; it leaves a mark.

The silence can be more deafening than any harsh words. For me, ghosting changed how I see dating.

It forced me to question how people handle emotions and connection. As painful as it was, the experience shaped my expectations and how I approach relationships today.

The First Time I Was Ghosted

I remember the first time I got ghosted.

Things seemed to be going well. We’d met online, exchanged messages for weeks, and had a few good dates. Everything felt easy, like there was a real connection.

Then one day, the texts stopped.

At first, I thought maybe something came up. But as the hours turned into days, I realized I had been ghosted. No explanation, no closure. Just silence.

I kept checking my phone, hoping for a response that never came.

It felt like I had done something wrong, but I couldn’t figure out what.

The uncertainty made it worse. I went over every interaction in my mind, trying to see if I missed something.

But there was nothing, just an empty space where communication used to be.