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Noopur Kumari

Why Do People Ghost You Even When They Like You?

You had good conversations. They remembered small things about you. They seemed excited to meet again. Then, suddenly, nothing. No argument. No clear goodbye. Just silence.

Ghosting can feel especially confusing when the person seemed to genuinely like you. You may start replaying every conversation, wondering whether you said something wrong or became “too much.” But sometimes, ghosting is less about a lack of attraction and more about someone's ability to handle closeness, uncertainty or emotional responsibility. That does not make disappearing without an explanation fair. It simply means their silence may tell you more about how they handle relationships than about your worth.

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