The 8 clearest signs that you could be geghosted at any moment

Already a few dates behind us, texting back and forth like a lovesick couple, more often than not ending up in bed together on Friday night, falling asleep with the thought that you are a cute couple at the Christmas table; you know how it goes. Unfortunately, that fever dream is short-lived when you suddenly hear nothing more from that person in question. Yep, then you are 99 percent sure you've been ghosted. You've probably heard of it and unfortunately, it has happened to most of us. Part of life, but that doesn't necessarily make it fun. It can sometimes hurt even more than being dumped to your face, because you have zero idea why that person no longer sees a future with you. Of course, you want to avoid that, so here’s a list of messages and signals that you can already notice that you won't be getting a response back today or tomorrow. Consider them alarm bells. And remember: I warned you.

‘I'm just really busy at the moment.’

We are all busy. We all have to work, cook, exercise, maintain a social life, and at the same time get eight hours of sleep. You make time for it, especially for someone you like. Just grabbing a quick bite to eat is good enough. We all need to eat, even people who are very busy.

‘Sorry, I suddenly can't anymore…’

Something came up. Fine, we’ve all had that happen. But pay attention: if that person makes no effort to schedule another date, it's time to run. Someone who is away from you is more upset than anyone that they left you hanging and wants to see you again as soon as possible, no matter the cost.

‘I'll let you know later this week if I can, okay?’

Unless there is really a valid reason (because sometimes there are), we usually all know if we already have plans for the coming weekend. And otherwise, you can just check your calendar, right? Again: someone who likes you can surely make a few hours for you and will not treat you as a second option.

‘Unfortunately, I already have plans.’

Of course, that’s fine. But now it’s time for the moment of truth: is that person going to propose a new date? If not, let it go. Byeeeee.

‘Sorry, I just saw your message now.’

Again: we all get busy and forget to constantly update that phone. But let’s be honest: your crush haunts your mind multiple times a day. You lovingly respond to messages from that one person. Not responding for days is not in line with that, if you ask me.

You no longer receive sweet messages

The many compliments and flirty texts that used to flood in are now nowhere to be found. The conversation feels mega forced, every question you ask feels like one question too many, and it sometimes takes hours for a reply. Long story short: they are no longer interested. So don’t be surprised if the other person decides one day to just stop responding.

The other person has ghosted you before

If the other person has previously left your messages unopened for weeks without any effort, then the chance is quite high that they will do it again. They see you as an option, nothing more and nothing less. Most likely, they have been ghosted by someone else themselves and are texting you again to give their somewhat bruised ego a boost.

Your conversations no longer have an official ‘beginning’ and ‘end’

Remember those hours-long texting conversations where you were laughing behind your screen until the late hours of the night? Well, before you get completely ghosted, that person stops doing that too. How you used to always receive a sweet ‘good night’ and ‘good morning’, you’ll now be lucky if you get a response to your message within 24 hours.