Ghosting is a relatively new colloquial dating term that refers to abruptly cutting off contact with someone without giving that person any warning or explanation for doing so. Even when the person being ghosted reaches out to re-initiate contact or gain closure, theyre met with silence.

What is ghosting in a relationship?

Ghosting, as we all know, is a disappearing act, usually reserved for romantic relationships, in which one person seemingly suddenly drops off the face of the planet: No more calls or texts, no more social media, and maybe even no more contact with mutuals.