Well, 'ghosting but watching stories' can be quite a strange behavior. When someone ghosts, they disappear from direct contact. But if they're watching stories, it shows they're still interested in what that person is doing on a more surface level. Maybe they're not ready to fully engage in a conversation or relationship again, but they can't resist seeing what's going on in the other person's life through these short snippets of stories.
If someone is 'ghosting but watching stories', you could try reaching out one more time in a non - pushy way. For example, send a simple text saying you noticed they've been watching your stories and you hope they're okay. If they don't respond, it might be best to move on and focus on people who are more present in your life.
I had this acquaintance who seemed really interested in getting to know me better. We met at an event and exchanged numbers. For a couple of weeks, we were chatting regularly. Then, one day, all communication ceased. I saw her online on social media but no reply to my messages. I think she might have found other friends and just dropped me. It was a bit of a bummer.
One tinder ghosting story is that a girl matched with a guy on Tinder. They had a great chat for a few days, even made plans to meet up. But suddenly, the guy just disappeared. No reply to her messages at all. It was really frustrating for her.
Well, I heard of a situation where a girl was in a long - distance relationship. They used to talk every day. But then, out of the blue, the boyfriend just ceased all communication. He unfollowed her on social media, didn't reply to her emails. It was like she ceased to exist for him. It was really hard for her as she had planned a future with him. She was constantly thinking about what might have caused this sudden change and was heartbroken for a long time.
One of my worst ghosting stories was when a friend I had known for years suddenly stopped responding. We used to talk every day, share our joys and sorrows. Then one day, after I sent a normal message asking how they were, there was just silence. I sent a few more messages over the next week, but still no reply. It felt like I had been dropped out of their life without any explanation.
A group of friends were planning a trip together. One of the friends, who was really involved in the planning initially, suddenly ghosted them. The rest of the group had already made bookings and arrangements based on his participation. His ghosting not only ruined the trip plans but also made the others feel betrayed. They were left wondering what they had done wrong and had to scramble to deal with the financial and logistical mess.
First, accept that it's their loss. If someone ghosts you, it says more about them than you. Don't blame yourself. Just move on and keep your head high.