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Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast
Connection or Game: The Illusion of Online Relationships
Ghosting in online relationships highlights the superficial nature of digital interactions, where individuals often treat connections as mere games. This phenomenon illustrates the disparity between having countless online 'friends' and the absence of genuine friendships. The motivations behind ghosting may include a desire for power or fear of intimacy, leading individuals to withdraw when connections become too close. This behavior emphasizes the complexities of online communication, where true connection can be overshadowed by the ease of disengagement.
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