The Economic Times

Psychology says ghosting hurts because the brain hates unfinished stories: Why Gen Z keeps searching for answers when someone leaves without explanation

Psychology says people tend to heal more effectively when they can make sense of their experiences and fit them into a clear, meaningful story. Ghosting often interrupts that process by removing the opportunity for explanation or closure. In many cases, the emotional pain is driven less by the disappearance itself and more by the lingering questions it creates.