"Help! I've been ghosted!"

We've all felt the sting of rejection, but when it comes out of the blue, it’s especially hurtful. Here, simple ways to rebuild your confidence

It’s not you
Let go of shame

Ghosting, when someone suddenly stops all communication, is especially painful because in the absence of answers, we often resort to self-blame, says psychologist Roxy Zarrabi. “Suddenly, you see your entire relationship from a different perspective, and you may start questioning what was real.” In the face of difficult emotions, she urges showing yourself compassion. “Envision what you’d say to a friend, and apply the same kindness to yourself.”

Allow yourself to grieve