4 Healthy Ways to Survive Being "Ghosted" by a Friend

2. Don’t Take it Personally
People are wild cards. Just when we think we know someone really well, it is possible for them to change on a dime. “When friends disappear with no goodbye, no explanation why, we have to really dig deep into our power tools for dealing with life,” says O’Neill. “One of the most important ones I recommend is don’t take anything personally. What someone does or says has nothing to do with you, and has everything to do with them. We may feel hurt, angry, or sad but those are all perfectly normal responses to a confusing friend situation.” Not taking things personally can be very challenging and a lifelong practice but getting ghosted is an ideal time to try and apply it.