India, Nov. 9 -- As you text each other, perhaps seeing where things go after matching on a dating app or connecting through a mutual friend, you feel a vibe and start making plans together. Then, suddenly, out of the blue, there is a radio silence on the other end. You are left wondering what went wrong, perhaps even blaming yourself or questioning whether you said something wrong.ALSO READ: Psychologist breaks down why you keep rereading sent messages and how to stop

An honest conversation about why things are not working out can offer some reassurance. But when that conversation never happens, you may feel unsettled. Before you internalise it, let's understand the psychology of ghosting.

Aashka Mistry, clinical psychologist at Bhaila...