"Help! I've been ghosted!"

We've all felt the sting of rejection, but when it comes out of the blue, it’s especially hurtful. Here, simple ways to rebuild your confidence

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It’s not you
Let go of shame

Ghosting, when someone suddenly stops all communication, is especially painful because in the absence of answers, we often resort to self-blame, says psychologist Roxy Zarrabi. “Suddenly, you see your entire relationship from a different perspective, and you may start questioning what was real.” In the face of difficult emotions, she urges showing yourself compassion. “Envision what you’d say to a friend, and apply the same kindness to yourself.”

Allow yourself to grieve