WATCH: How 'ghosting' can lead to emotional trauma
Ever heard of the term, “ghosting”?
If you haven't, then lucky for you.
Ghosting is actually a millennial term used to describe a person who has completely gone missing in action (MIA) -- no explanations, no closure, nothing. They just disappear.
This method of ending communication is so prevalent that Merriam-Webster even added it to the dictionary.
According to clinical psychologist Lilian Ng Gui the term became prevalent in recent years due to the rise of dating apps.
But did you know that it can cause emotional trauma too?
She explains, “Ghosting is one of the most cruel forms of torture, of dating torture.
“Imagine you've been together for years or for months, and suddenly nawala na lang siya bigla.
“It can really cause trauma and it can be a long lasting, painful and emotional feeling sa isang tao.”
So if things aren't working out, Ng Gui says it's better to talk to face to face and say 'goodbye' than use the passive-aggressive tactic.
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