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Lucy Wigley

Why do people 'ghost' each other? Everything you thought you knew about this social practice is wrong, according to new research

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Most people think they know why others engage in 'ghosting,' but surprising new research shows entirely different motivation for the behaviour, that stands contrary to popular opinion - our relationship experts shares their thought on the findings.

Ghosting can take many forms, and isn't limited to dating. Those who've found out the hard way that best friends are no longer forever, might've been ghosted by friendship groups. Working from home might keep mother's in employment, but means they can more easily be ghosted by colleagues, which might happen more than you realise. Among family disputes and grandparent fails, family members have ended up ghosting each other - proving just how many forms the behaviour can take.

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