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Why Can’t Gen Z Stop Ghosting Relationships?

Why Can’t Gen Z Stop Ghosting Relationships?

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Nothing says “modern romance” like being left on read. For Gen Z, ghosting isn’t just a dating tactic—it’s become the default escape hatch. Everyone admits it’s messy and cruel, but it’s also common enough to feel inevitable. On TikTok, the confessions roll in: “I ghosted him because I didn’t know what else to say.”  On…