Ghosting 👻
Have you ever sent a text to someone and gotten no response? I have. I find myself checking my phone, wondering if they saw it or if something I said upset them. The longer I wait, the more I start to wonder if they’re ghosting me.
That silence can bring on a whole slew of assumptions. Before long, I’m annoyed or even hurt by the lack of response.
What we say—or don’t say—matters. Words are one of the primary ways we show care and respect in relationships. But when words are missing, or when they come across negatively, it can easily communicate disregard or disconnection.
Think about the people who matter most to you. What have you communicated to them recently? Do they feel like you appreciate and value the relationship that you have with them? Have you used words to show how much they mean to you? Have you unintentionally ghosted those you truly care about by not telling them how much you appreciate them?
Strong relationships take effort. Don’t wait until the perfect moment or until your schedule clears. Reach out. Send the text. Make the call. Write the note.
Choose to shift from ghosting to communicating, and you will make a difference.
Larry
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