Ghosting Isn't And Should Never Be Okay | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

I Am Sick Of People Choosing To Ghost People Rather Than Being Honest

What happened to human decency? Rather than leaving someone on read, tell them why before not responding.

55
https://unsplash.com/photos/2vmcCcy6sGo
https://unsplash.com/photos/2vmcCcy6sGo

There are so many reasons why social media is a glorious thing, but on the other hand, it has dehumanized so many people.

In the elevator, walking down the street, waiting in line for coffee, everyone is glued to their cellphones. No one looks up to say hello, no one engages in conversation with others, instead it is stone cold silence as everyone is honed in on their cellphones, and frankly, I can't stand it.

Now when it comes to real human contact and then the ghosting that is followed I'm here to tell you why that isn't okay.

If you aren't interested in a person, if you aren't feeling their vibes after a couple of dates or hanging out that is totally fine.

But have some respect.

Our generation can so easily get rid of people. You don't want to talk to someone anymore? Leave them on open on Snapchat. You don't want to see what someone is posting? Unfollow them on Instagram. Boom. They are instantly cut off and out of your life.

This is because we live in a virtual world. People meet others online, or even if you do meet someone in person, they have all the power to disconnect by doing one simple thing: Ghosting.

Ghosting is not and should never be okay. What happened to being honest? If you aren't into a person tell them straight up. It is as simple as: "Hey, it was nice spending time with you, but I'm not into it anymore."

Rather than leaving someone wondering and wondering whether or not you're going to snapchat them back, or text back, be straightforward. Have some courtesy and respect for the other person that invested some amount of time into you.

Our generation is so blinded to how others are feeling because oftentimes, an emoji is the only thing that represents human emotion.

So the next time you want to leave someone on delivered, or unfriend someone on Facebook, or unfollow them on Instagram because you just aren't that into them. Have some respect, have some courtesy, and give them a reason why.

That's all. Muster up the courage to be honest instead of hiding behind your phone screen thinking it's okay to completely ignore someone while they're left wondering why. It's not okay, and it should never be okay to ghost someone and not give an explanation why.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

135134
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

31752
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

29042
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments