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I used to think ghosting was cowardly. Now, I know it’s occasionally necessary.

Popularized by my generation, the practice has always made me uncomfortable

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Lily contributor
December 11, 2019 at 3:24 p.m. EST

When is it okay to ghost someone? Popularized by my generation, the practice has always made me uncomfortable. But recently I’ve learned that sometimes letting a call or text go unanswered may be necessary.