This episode dives into the phenomenon of ghosting, examining its impact on relationships and emotional well-being. The hosts share personal stories, including Garet's experience of being ghosted in New York and Daniel's "slow ghost" tactic as a go-go dancer. They discuss ghosting in various contexts, such as dating, friendships, and even professional situations, and introduce the concept of "pre-approved ghosting" on hookup apps. The conversation covers the emotional toll of being ghosted by close friends and unexpected guests, and concludes with advice on improving communication and the significance of closure in moving forward from relationships. Key Highlights: Defining Ghosting: Understanding ghosting and its impact on relationships. Dating in LA: The prevalence of ghosting in the Los Angeles dating scene. Personal Stories: Garet's experience in New York and Daniel's "slow ghost" tactic. Pre-Approved Ghosting: Ghosting in casual encounters on hookup apps. Ghosting by Friends: The emotional toll of being ghosted by close friends. Different Forms of Ghosting: Ghosting in job interviews and social events. Improving Communication: Strategies to avoid ghosting and ensure closure. ___ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Join our Patreon! Get access to deeper dives and juicier content around every episode! Move into the Modern Gayborhood for only $5 USD/month and help us produce Modern Gays. Your support pays for our hosting, audio production and episode research. Please check it out and sign up here! What’s included: Exclusive content, stories and behind-the-scenes Community chats with Daniel and Garet Exclusive voting power on episode topics/guests Daniel and Garet's personal journal updates ___ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Modern Gays is published every week. If you love the show and can support us, please subscribe and write a review wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening! Daniel and Garet Co-Hosts of Modern Gays https://www.moderngays.co