Ghostlighting, a dating trend combining ghosting and gaslighting, involves individuals abruptly disappearing from a relationship and then returning as if nothing happened, often blaming the other person. Relationship experts suggest this behavior is becoming more common, potentially due to the rise in dismissive-avoidant attachment styles and the influence of dating apps. These platforms may encourage a search for novelty and shorter attention spans in connections, leading individuals to cycle through partners. AI
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