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title: "What is Ghosting? — Glossary | Dating Industry Insights"
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description: "Ghosting is when one person in a conversation or early relationship abruptly stops all communication without explanation. It is one of the most commonly…"
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# Ghosting

## Definition

Ghosting is when one person in a conversation or early relationship abruptly stops all communication without explanation. It is one of the most commonly reported negative experiences on dating platforms and impacts user satisfaction and retention. Some apps have introduced nudge features or prompts to reduce ghosting behaviour.

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