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As technology becomes mainstream it affects the way society behaves and we observe unfavorable societal phenomena. Social media and messaging applications have greatly facilitated communication and socializing. Society can better connect with other like minded individuals and even find the other significant other on the dating platforms. However, this has also gave rise to the culture of ghosting.
Ghosting is a societal phenomenon where an individual abruptly pauses communication and contact with another individual with no warning or justification (Merriam Webster). In recent years, this phenomenon is increasingly associated with the popularization of online dating applications such as Tinder and Bumble, where people would ignore their potential dates for no reason as current technologies have allowed them to easily disconnect with the other party with minimal consequences (Bonos, 2020). It is now effortless to drop everything and vanish out of somebody’s life. This greatly affects the way society communicate and deal with situations. Dating in the digital age comes with its challenges, and this is one we are still learning to navigate. So, if you have ever been ghosted, do not feel too bad––the truth is, it probably was not because of you.
Bibliography
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Ghosting definition & meaning. Merriam-Webster. Retrieved March 20, 2022, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ghosting
Bonos, L. (2020, February 13). Perspective | ghosting is normal now. that’s completely bonkers. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 20, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/02/13/ghosting-is-normal-now-thats-completely-bonkers/