how should you 'react' or 'deal' with the occasions where you're ghosted

i don't like using that word, i only use it so people will know what i mean...i don't like anything modern, even using modern words, but thought it was required here, since most users here are the young generation.

anyhow, ghosting, it's happened to me a few times in the past from women, but it never gets easier to deal with.....a few weeks ago, i got to messaging some woman around about my age, i'm late 40s, she was in the same age range, i messaged her after commenting with her on her posts, initially she was receptive and friendly and showed an interest in my PMs, she sent me a follow up message telling me a bit about herself, where she's from etc....i sent her a reply........then that's it................she never replied back again?

maybe once more i was expecting too much, but i felt a bit annoyed about that, and also thought she was exhibiting ' weak' behaviour and when i thought more on that, i grew more angry....but i never responded back to her and just moved on, a lesson learned i suppose.

but in all seriousness, how should you deal with this when it happens? because it doesn't get easier, it triggers my emotions really, mainly anger.

Girlyfriendcollecting · F

You never know the reason why people ghost she maybe thought you wouldnt be the right person for her or she met someone else who wanted to see her in person. That would be the big reason I dont talk to people online I would rather see people in person. Or it could be something like her family is haveing major illnesses and she has to take care of them. All reasons not to respond are different and there is no way of knowing how to prevent people from ghosting you. Im lucky because I met my husband in person at work. We got married a year ago and we have been together since right before covid. The closest bonds form in person, sorry for the long response.