5 Signs You're Being "Slow Ghosted" Before the New Year
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Why people slow ghost:
Slow ghosting refers to the “slow fade” or the gradual pulling back when getting to know someone. This usually occurs when someone is avoiding ending the dynamic directly, due to fears of hurting someone’s feelings, wanting to keep you in their back pocket, button at the bottom. It will turn gray and the text above will go from ON to or anything you can’t decipher because they haven’t communicated it.
When dating, it’s natural to realize that someone you thought was a good fit, just isn’t. However, what’s important is how you handle these situations.
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The best way to handle a slow ghost is to address the issue head on. Schedule a time to chat and ask them how they feel about the dynamic. If you’re still unsure, here are a few signs.
Here are the signs of slow ghosting:
1. Conversations feel dry or short, leaving no opportunity to continue the conversation.
2. You’re always the one initiating conversation.
3. Any once “consistent” acts like good morning and night texts are nonexistent.
4. They avoid having deep conversations with you and change the subject if you attempt to dive deeper.
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