A survey finds 43% of British adults have experienced ghosting, with women affected more.

A survey of 2,000 British adults reveals that 43% have experienced ghosting—where communication abruptly stops—more commonly among women. Sunderland tops ghosting rates, while York has the least. Although 65% find ghosting unacceptable, 46% see it as justifiable for punishing infidelity. Other trends include zombie-ing, where an ex reappears without explanation, and phantom-flirting, which involves sending mixed signals. Many young people also report these experiences.

November 04, 2024
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