Ghosting is not something I am proud of, but I have experienced a situation where I chose that path. There was someone I used to talk to regularly, and in the beginning, everything felt easy and light. We exchanged stories, laughed about small things, and shared moments that seemed genuine. Over time, however, I started to notice changes in the way I felt whenever we spoke.
This person became overly attached and expected constant communication from me. If I did not reply to a message right away, I would receive several follow-ups, sometimes with a tone that made me feel guilty. What once felt like enjoyable conversations slowly turned into pressure. Instead of looking forward to our chats, I began to feel drained and uneasy whenever my phone lit up with their name.
I considered being upfront about my feelings, but I worried that saying the truth would come across as harsh. I did not want to hurt their emotions or cause unnecessary conflict, so I kept postponing the conversation. Eventually, I took the easier way out and stopped responding altogether. At first, it was small gaps between replies, but later it became complete silence.
Looking back, I know ghosting was not the right choice. It likely left them confused and wondering what they did wrong. My decision came from fear and avoidance rather than from a place of malice. Still, it taught me an important lesson: communication, even when difficult, is far better than leaving someone without answers.
I ghosted that person because I felt overwhelmed and lacked the courage to express my feelings openly. The experience reminded me that honesty, though uncomfortable, is ultimately kinder than disappearing without explanation.
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This is so nice. I love the way you wrote this story. The only thing here is that you would have followed the rules by writing up to 500 words.
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