Being ghosted can feel like a punch in the gut — one moment you’re connected, the next you’re left with a haunting silence. The pain comes from the unanswered questions: Why me? What did I do wrong? You feel helpless because there’s no closure, and the abandonment stirs up hurt, anger, sadness, anxiety, and even jealousy if you imagine your ex with someone “better.”
Ghosting hits hard because it triggers so many emotions at once. But remember: while relationships can enrich your life, they’re neither necessary nor sufficient for true happiness. You can survive uncertainty — it’s uncomfortable, but it’s part of being human. The “one soulmate” idea is a myth. You’re actually compatible with millions of people in unique ways.
So, rebuild: meet new people, grow friendships, and let love find you again. Focus on strengthening your mental, physical, interpersonal, academic or professional, and financial health. Moving on doesn’t mean forgetting — it means choosing actions that help you heal and thrive in the long run.
At any point in time you think you aren't able to deal with Ghosting by yourself, reach out a trained mental health professional.
Dr Shishir Palsapure MD MSc (Psy)
Psychotherapist.
www.morphicminds.com
