I wanted to end a long-term friendship and thought ghosting was the best option. I was wrong.

The author (not pictured) decided not to ghost her friend.

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• When I wanted to end a long-term friendship, I thought ghosting would be the best option.
• But then I remembered a friend who ghosted me without explanation, and it hurt.
• I decided to have the tough conversation and tell them that I didn't want to be friends anymore.

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