We’ve all been ghosted at some point

Sometimes it hurts sometimes it doesn’t

The real question is “is ghosting actually rude”

Or do people have expectations In regards to how the conversation “should” go

Is the other person rude for expecting person one to respond?

Should person 1 have explained to person 2 why they ghosted them? Do they have the right not to?

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SW-User

I've thought a lot about 'ghosting' over time.
There was a time I had an expectation that I should not be ghosted by those I consider friends and had a regular conversation with online.
Over time and at this point, I feel that is an unrealistic and an unfair expectation from me. And it is an expectation set based on how the consistency makes me feel.
Truth is, people come from all sorts of places with all sorts of responsibilities, they have their own troubles - and no one should feel obligated to be there constantly so I feel better about it.
And ideally, if they return and we had a close bond, I should be able to pick up again should they also want it.