Why r people overusing "ghosting"

it cannot be applied to literally any situation, it is only when we are in a relationship or it is assumed so, and a person dissapears

another thing it doesnt have to mean i dont like you, its just i cant pursue everything right

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WestonTexan · 18-21, M

I think it could have a slightly broader usage, such as in friendships, but like, taking a while to respond isn't "ghosting". It has to be an actual cold turkey disappearance.

It's like gaslighting. Gaslighting is form of psychological manipulation. It isn't just having a different perspective on something, but that's how I see it used. "You don't agree with me on this, therefore you're gaslighting me".