Ghosting is a phenomenon that affects not just the person being ghosted, but also their perception of reality. According to Vienna Pharaon, a couples therapist based in New York City, 'it's a constant, recurring tear at our intuition' when someone we thought was interested in us suddenly stops responding.
Pharaon explains that when the actions of someone we're interested in go against the evidence, it can be disorienting and frustrating. This is because our intuition is constantly being challenged, making it difficult to discern what's real and what's not.
Ghosting is just one of the many topics covered in the Dating in 2019 video series, created by ManTalks, Saxx underwear, and Palette Group. The series features unscripted conversations between four people, including Zeke Thomas, a DJ artist and sexual assault survivor, Mark Groves, a communications coach, Connor Beaton, the founder of ManTalks, and Pharaon.
The video is long, but it's often funny, sometimes raw, and usually illuminating. While it's sponsored by an underwear company, it's still worth watching if you're confused about the new rules of dating.
