Janet Mbugua: Ghosting has ruined genuine connections
By Paulette Mboga, October 12, 2025Media personality Janet Mbugua has shared her thoughts on the rise of ghosting in modern relationships, saying it has slowly replaced genuine communication and emotional honesty.
According to her, people no longer take time to talk things through or end relationships respectfully.
Janet reflected on social media on Sunday, October 12, 2025, on how things used to be before ghosting became common.
“Back then, I feel we’d actually talk things through – face to face, over long calls, or in letters that said what words couldn’t. Now? We just disappear. Ghosting’s become the new goodbye — quiet, clean, and confusing,” she said.
She explained that what once used to be heartfelt conversations has turned into silence, where one person simply cuts off communication without explanation. Janet said that while ghosting may seem easier, it leaves deeper wounds for those who are left without closure.
Honesty
Janet urged people to choose honesty, even when it feels uncomfortable. “But here’s the truth: clarity is kinder. Saying ‘I need space’ or ‘this isn’t working’ might feel hard, but it saves both people’s peace. Ghosting just leaves questions… and scars that honesty could’ve healed,” she said.
She added that while every breakup or ending is painful, honesty allows both people to move on without confusion. “Either way, it’s messy; someone always ends up wondering what went wrong. But I feel like endings said out loud still hurt less than silence,” Janet noted.
Her reflection captures how technology and social media have made it easier for people to disappear instead of facing difficult conversations. She suggested that the habit of avoiding confrontation has taken away the courage that once defined real relationships.
Janet went on to question when communication in relationships became so shallow. “When did convenience start replacing courage?” she asked.
Her message sparked conversation about how ghosting has affected friendships, dating, and even professional relationships.
She believes that unlearning ghosting starts with choosing respect and communication over avoidance. By encouraging people to face uncomfortable truths, Janet’s message serves as a reminder that honesty is far kinder than disappearing without a word.