How To Move On After Being Ghosted
How to Move On After Being Ghosted
If you’ve ever been ghosted, you know how awful it feels. One minute you’re connecting with someone, the next—poof. Radio silence. No call, no text, no explanation.
It stings. But here’s the truth: being ghosted says more about them than it does about you. It reflects how they handle (or avoid) conflict, respect, and communication—not your worth.
What Does Ghosting Mean?
Ghosting is when someone you’ve been dating suddenly disappears without warning or closure. It’s confusing, hurtful, and leaves you with more questions than answers.
At first, you may even worry: Are they okay? Did something happen? But eventually it hits—this person chose silence over honesty. That choice is about their emotional immaturity, not your value.
Different Types of Ghosting
Mosting (Love Bomb + Ghost): They shower you with attention, make you think it’s going somewhere—and then vanish.
Submarining (Zombie-ing): They ghost you… and then reappear months later, acting like nothing happened. Usually, it’s boredom or loneliness, not genuine care.
Either way, these patterns reveal someone who isn’t ready or willing to build a healthy relationship.
Signs You Might Be Getting Ghosted
Replies are slow, vague, or half-hearted.
They cancel plans or don’t follow through.
You haven’t met friends or family.
They seem uninterested—or something just feels “off.”
Trust your gut. If someone shows you who they are, believe them.
How to Move On After Being Ghosted
Don’t make it about you. Their avoidance reflects them, not your worth.
Set boundaries. Block or unfollow if needed—don’t give them more brain space.
Stop blaming yourself. Ghosting isn’t about you not being “enough.”
Protect your energy. Don’t chase someone who chooses to disappear.
Prioritize self-care. Journal, move your body, take a class, or spend time in nature.
Lean on your people. Surround yourself with supportive friends and family.
Consider therapy. A safe space to process rejection and rebuild confidence.
Final Thoughts
Ghosting hurts, no question. But the best way to move forward is to stop giving them your time and start giving it back to yourself.
They’ve already shown you they lack the emotional maturity to handle relationships with honesty. Believe that—and let them go.
You deserve someone who communicates, respects you, and shows up. Don’t settle for less.
👉 Ready to rebuild your confidence? [Check out my Codependency Workbook heWhen someone has been ghosted, the person they bonded or connected with, often over several dates or even longer, suddenly disappears in a phantom-like way. Never to hear from them or see them again. Poof! Radio silence. Crickets.
You have been ghosted. It’s a terrible feeling. But there ARE ways you can move on from being ghosted and reclaim your sense of self and confidence.
I know in your moment of pain of being ghosted, you feel it’s impossible to move on, but that’s not true. The first thing to remember is the other person has already moved on.
The second thing to remember is that their ghosting behavior says a lot about them - and not in a good way - how they handle conflict, communicate, and show respect to you.
5.) They are uninterested in getting together.
They seem unbothered that you are not spending time together.
6.) Something feels ‘off'.’
We all know this feeling. Honor that gut instinct that we all have.
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