Homemade Acne: Ask an Expert: I Was Ghosted by a Woman. Why Would Someone Do That, and How Can I Get Closure?

Friday, May 15, 2020

Ask an Expert: I Was Ghosted by a Woman. Why Would Someone Do That, and How Can I Get Closure?

Verywell Mind expert, Amy Morin, LCSW, answered:

Being ghosted is tough. But sometimes, people disappear from our lives because they lack the courage to be open and honest.

There are many reasons why she may have suddenly stopped communicating with you. And while you might develop some stories you tell yourself, like you made a mistake or she met someone else, the truth is, you might never know.

But rest assured, you don't need answers to get closure. Focus on taking care of yourself to heal your broken heart. Don't waste energy wondering what happened or wishing things were different.

Instead, pay attention to the things you can control, like your emotions. Label your feelings and look for healthy ways to cope with them. Writing, listening to music, or exercising might help you manage the pain. But the key is to focus less on why she disappeared and pay more attention to how you're going to move forward.

In the meantime, this article on healing a broken heart might help.