When your boo becomes a ghost

A sudden halt in communication, especially from near ones, can be a difficult experience. Here’s how to express yourself clearly even during hard times.

Communicating one’s feelings can be difficult at times, especially when they are not reciprocated. Humans are social animals, and in order to live in a community, one must interact with others and communicate well. A modern colloquial term has made its way into our public discourse–ghosting. Ghosting occurs when people quickly sever communication with someone without providing them with any notice or justification. In an interview with the Post , clinical psychologist Suraj Shakya, who works at the Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj, breaks down the reasons behind ghosting and communication incompetence.