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By *heekyxx2025 OP   Woman
35 weeks ago

Paisley

I’ve just read this and it was about Why Men Ghost… And What It Really Says About them :

However I do think it can apply to all genders

Credit : Eric Graham

“Can you please explain why men ghost?

Why they text for weeks, make plans, seem genuinely interested…

and then disappear like nothing ever happened?”

It’s a beautiful question.

And it deserves an honest, grounded answer.

Because ghosting doesn’t just sting.

It confuses your nervous system.

It makes you doubt your intuition.

It leaves you questioning what you did wrong…

when the truth is, you did nothing wrong at all.

Ghosting isn’t about your value.

It’s about his capacity.

A man ghosts when he doesn’t have the emotional maturity to communicate.

When his nervous system can’t handle confrontation.

When his inner boy feels safer disappearing than speaking his truth.

Sometimes he ghosts because he’s ashamed.

He showed you a version of himself he couldn’t sustain.

And instead of being honest, he takes the silent exit.

Sometimes he ghosts because he’s avoidant.

Real intimacy makes him panic.

He feels something genuine start to form… and runs before he has to feel vulnerable.

Sometimes he ghosts because he’s juggling attention.

In a world of endless swipes and surface-level validation, he’s addicted to novelty.

He chases the next dopamine hit instead of depth.

And sometimes… yes.

He got what he came for.

We’re adults. We know what that means.

But understand this:

That says everything about him… and nothing about you.

Because vanishing after intimacy isn’t power.

It’s cowardice.

It takes strength to face a woman’s eyes and speak truth.

It takes maturity to close a chapter with respect.

A man of integrity doesn’t ghost.

He communicates.

Even a simple message like:

“Hey, you’re wonderful, but I don’t feel a deeper connection. I wish you the best.”

That’s what masculine integrity looks like.

Because masculinity isn’t control.

It’s clarity.

It’s honoring another’s heart even when you’re walking away.

Men… hear me.

Every time you ghost, you erode your own self-respect.

You weaken your word.

You teach yourself to avoid discomfort instead of mastering it.

And no man ever became great by avoiding discomfort.

If you want women to trust you…

if you want to stand tall in the mirror…

if you want to lead in love or in life…

start by closing loops.

Say what you mean.

Mean what you say.

To the women reading this…

please remember: his silence is not rejection of your worth… it’s reflection of his readiness.

You don’t need to chase clarity.

You don’t need to decode mixed signals.

You don’t need to carry his immaturity.

When a man disappears, let him.

Let absence reveal his truth.

And let that clarity refine your standards… not close your heart.

Here’s how you protect your peace without losing your softness:

If you’ve been ghosted, send one message:

“Hey, I value honesty and closure. If you’re not interested, that’s totally okay. Just please be direct.”

If he doesn’t reply… you have your answer. Move forward with your head high.

From then on, look for these green flags:

• Consistency over intensity

• Words backed by action

• Plans made and followed through

• Clear communication when things shift

A man who can hold conversation can hold connection.

A man who can’t communicate when things get hard can’t lead when life gets harder.

Ladies, hear me clearly:

You don’t want the man who disappears when things get real.

You want the man who leans in.

The one who meets honesty with honesty.

The one whose silence never makes you guess.

Because the man who can look you in the eye and say, “This isn’t right for me”…

is the same kind of man who will one day look you in the eye and say, “You’re the one.”

And to the men reading this…

Start doing better.

Stop running from truth.

Stop treating silence like strength… it’s weakness disguised as peace.

Real men don’t ghost.

They honor.

They respect.

They communicate.

That’s the standard.

—Eric Graham 🙏❤️‍🔥

… what does it feel like in your body when a person ghosts you instead of communicating truth?

…. what would change in your life if you made a vow to start closing every loop with honesty and integrity?

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By *aidForSharingWoman
35 weeks ago

Lancashire

I think you need to get out more

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By *heekyxx2025 OP   Woman
35 weeks ago

Paisley

Haha

It’s just insomnia takes control

Plus I really enjoy reading Eric grahams words

He often hits the spot

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By *ord flash heartMan
35 weeks ago

motherwell

Men can ghost for other reasons maybe they have been came through a traumatic situation and it’s easier to walk away rather than have to deal with the current situation.

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By (user no longer on site)
35 weeks ago

Everyone ghosts it’s not gender exclusive

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By *erfHerder74Man
35 weeks ago

Inverclyde

Absolutely, there’s many reasons, sometimes their wife made plans for them but the intimacy part can be a big factor

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By *allerthanaverage79Man
35 weeks ago

Ayrshire


"Haha

It’s just insomnia takes control

Plus I really enjoy reading Eric grahams words

He often hits the spot

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But after he hits the spot I bet you he doesn't text you or call!

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By *innMan
35 weeks ago

edinburgh

Ghosting, women do this too. It’s simply avoidance. A sign that the person is out of their depth or completely false.

It’s easy to ghost when you can hide behind a profile and use the block function.

When you accept the basis of being here is in fantasies - reality can crash in and scare them.

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By *punk AnansieWoman
35 weeks ago

Lanarkshire

I find it rather unsettling that one voice speaks for a majority . Everyone has there own reason for this and only the "person" doing the ghosting knows what that is , guess work is just assumptions . People are complicated .

I often find myself cutting someone off because of red flags , ive learned not to ignore them . Not particularly a ghoster but in all honesty there has been on occasion I have done so because as cruel as it sounds its been easier to cut and run , on the odd occasion that's happened it's been because they've shown a side to them that's not so nice and regardless I really dont need that headache .

In an ideal world everyone would take rejection the mature and respectful way, sadly that's not always the case , name calling and possessiveness comes into play.

I'm much more cut throat nowadays and if I'm shown a side to someone that I really don't like it's just easier to move on .

It really isn't gender specific , heidcases comes in all shapes sizes and genders .

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By *imbob85Man
35 weeks ago

inverness

I seem to get ghosted quite a lot by women evan couples maybe that says more about me tho lol

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By *erryspringerMan
35 weeks ago

Glasgow

I think there should be a limit to post sizes on the forums.

Most people won't read the original message, I certainly lost interest after a fee paragraphs.

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By *punk AnansieWoman
35 weeks ago

Lanarkshire


"I think there should be a limit to post sizes on the forums.

Most people won't read the original message, I certainly lost interest after a fee paragraphs."

Different strokes for different folks , some will read it some won't.

There's always a choice whether you choose to read it or not , can always scroll on past (no offence intended)

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By *erryspringerMan
35 weeks ago

Glasgow


"I think there should be a limit to post sizes on the forums.

Most people won't read the original message, I certainly lost interest after a fee paragraphs.

Different strokes for different folks , some will read it some won't.

There's always a choice whether you choose to read it or not , can always scroll on past (no offence intended) "

I hope you read it all, because am going to quiz you on it..

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By *sWyldWoman
35 weeks ago

Edinburgh

People ghost for many reasons . Its not ever a reflection on you but on them.

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By *oo_BeesCouple
34 weeks ago

Saltcoats


"I find it rather unsettling that one voice speaks for a majority . Everyone has there own reason for this and only the "person" doing the ghosting knows what that is , guess work is just assumptions . People are complicated .

I often find myself cutting someone off because of red flags , ive learned not to ignore them . Not particularly a ghoster but in all honesty there has been on occasion I have done so because as cruel as it sounds its been easier to cut and run , on the odd occasion that's happened it's been because they've shown a side to them that's not so nice and regardless I really dont need that headache .

In an ideal world everyone would take rejection the mature and respectful way, sadly that's not always the case , name calling and possessiveness comes into play.

I'm much more cut throat nowadays and if I'm shown a side to someone that I really don't like it's just easier to move on .

It really isn't gender specific , heidcases comes in all shapes sizes and genders .

"

This 100%

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By *ustyWoman
33 weeks ago

inverclyde

Ghosting is a cowards way out at times. I was chatting with a guy a good few weeks..we met...verified still messaging arranging to meet again then out if the blue it happens..since then I asked him to take down the verification I gave him...he has...but still not had the manners to say don't want to meet again....it costs nothing to do it....so ladies all I say is he is from Kilmarnock area so watch out he might just do same to you...he is good at talking and saying things dont believe him

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By *inglelady2022Woman
33 weeks ago

inverness

Ill bet it was GS

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By *ustyWoman
33 weeks ago

inverclyde

No he is from Kilmarnock

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By *inglelady2022Woman
33 weeks ago

inverness

Thats where he lives, a Walter Mitty

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By *ustyWoman
33 weeks ago

inverclyde

No but says he is loyal....so he is NOT will say all the right things etc and mess you about

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By *malltownboyxxMan
33 weeks ago

Glasgow

What a load of nonsense the first post on this trail, good candidate for being ghosted!

Did anyone actually read all this?

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By *argaidMan
33 weeks ago

glasgow


"What a load of nonsense the first post on this trail, good candidate for being ghosted!

Did anyone actually read all this?

"

Yes. Because I am interested in folk's opinions and have an attention span that wasn't shaped by the internet and a mobile phone.

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By *herryandrumCouple
32 weeks ago

kilmarnock

Its not her opinion. Its copied and pasted . So you kind of are

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By *inglelady2022Woman
32 weeks ago

inverness

Sounds just like him

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By *urpleburgularalarmMan
32 weeks ago

nowhere, next to neverbeenthere

Or maybe the guys just shat it🤷‍♂️ theres a multitude of reasons, the thing is both sexes do it and its shit for the ones being ghosted but its life, its not for you, get back on it and find another match

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By *aylorMan
32 weeks ago

Fife/Perthshire

To be ghosted is my kink

yeah no one likes it, but it's life...

To many flakes these days and self entitled while I'm at it

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By *eroLondonMan
32 weeks ago

Mayfair

I once heard someone on the forums say that when a man ghosts he is a {redacted} but when a woman ghosts she has simply changed her mind and exercised her prerogative.

Apparently men aren't permitted to changing their minds because they are {redacted}.

I have no idea about ghosting. It's an unfamiliar notion to me.

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By *punk AnansieWoman
32 weeks ago

Lanarkshire

I always find it strange when someone complains about being ghosted . It really is quite simple if they wanted to carry on communication with you they would . I really don't think its that deep .. certainly isn't that deep as to disclose the whereabout and hint as to what's in the profile . I think grown adults complaining about someone ghosting and or losing interest isnae particularly the best look .

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By *eroLondonMan
32 weeks ago

Mayfair


"I always find it strange when someone complains about being ghosted . It really is quite simple if they wanted to carry on communication with you they would . I really don't think its that deep .. certainly isn't that deep as to disclose the whereabout and hint as to what's in the profile . I think grown adults complaining about someone ghosting and or losing interest isnae particularly the best look . "

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I agree.

Conversations ebb and flow, most fizzle out organically and others intentionally because the interest is no longer there or the reason to continue no longer exists.

Perhaps I would consider myself ghosted if I had already socialised/slept with someone several times AND communicated with them on WhatsApp/Telegram and telephone, only to find that they have disappeared entirely and no longer communicating in any shape or form.

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By *punk AnansieWoman
32 weeks ago

Lanarkshire


"I always find it strange when someone complains about being ghosted . It really is quite simple if they wanted to carry on communication with you they would . I really don't think its that deep .. certainly isn't that deep as to disclose the whereabout and hint as to what's in the profile . I think grown adults complaining about someone ghosting and or losing interest isnae particularly the best look .

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I agree.

Conversations ebb and flow, most fizzle out organically and others intentionally because the interest is no longer there or the reason to continue no longer exists.

Perhaps I would consider myself ghosted if I had already socialised/slept with someone several times AND communicated with them on WhatsApp/Telegram and telephone, only to find that they have disappeared entirely and no longer communicating in any shape or form."

Totally! 👌

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By *punk AnansieWoman
32 weeks ago

Lanarkshire

I think its very telling as to the ones willing to out someone because they lose interest .As harsh as it may come across no one owes anyone anything here . Unless it a relationship in whatever form that comes .

Totally get feelings can be hurt but if it's a case of meeting once and speaking a few times I'd struggle to see why there's that depth of feeling . Sadly as to the case this place there will be all genders out for what that could be for themselves . I think expecting more from here is a set up for feelings to be hurt .

For some people it might just take a route of conversation that's not comfortable for the other party to be put off , or could be a level of intensity they don't want .. whatever the reason I don't think the forums the place to be giving out snide clue as to where their location is because naming and shaming is against the rules .. kinda like a cheat way to try out them , if that is the case I can see why the ghosting took place in all honesty

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By *aylorMan
32 weeks ago

Fife/Perthshire

Does anyone know if ghosting figures go up during Halloween?

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago

I can confirm there was lost of it last night

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By *halquoneMan
32 weeks ago

Cumbernauld

Women skip men’s emails. Most males skip after we met you. After you spend an hour with someone you know if your going to talk again or not.

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