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Have you ever ghosted somebody? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 days ago by Lemminary@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I have a couple times. The last time was a couple years ago with someone I met online who I was getting to know but didn't like after the first date. They asked if I felt like watching some movie and I didn't respond and they didn't follow up. Tbh, I probably would've answered if they had sent a second text. I guess I avoided telling them the truth but it stuck with me like a pebble in my shoe and I feel bad thinking about it.

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[–] Retro_unlimited@lemmy.world 31 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I had an abusive family member. Whenever they wanted to start fights I would stay quiet. It got to the point of them insulting me every chance they got. I ghosted them for almost 3 years now. Just finally moved out of that house. My wife and I are living in our car, but we are free from abuse and that’s all that matters. That family member truly had a hold on us as slaves. So finding an escape was incredible.

[–] kamenlady@lemmy.world 15 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Glad you escaped and i hope you two find a new home quick.

Abusive family members are hard to deal with.

[–] Retro_unlimited@lemmy.world 11 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Thanks! We will soon own land and live in an RV. Gotta start somewhere. We are excited for so many new things, new city, new history, new stores, new people.

[–] whaleross@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Best of luck to you guys!

[–] Retro_unlimited@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Thanks!