Pandemic ghosting in romantic relationships can be particularly traumatizing.

Here’s what dating experts have to say about it.

Conversation was nonstop and effortless, and he made me laugh.Hard.

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While Ive experienced my fair share of loneliness this year, those feelings felt more intense after being ghosted.

Having a potential partnership ripped away with no explanation can be extra-crushing as well.

For instance, when my final Is everything okay?

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

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Understandable as it may be, pandemic ghosting is still notexcusable.

The experts agree that wasnt the best way to go about it.

Wright suggests initially giving the ghoster the benefit of the doubt reaching out to double-check theyre okay.

Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

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Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

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