Ep 13. Ghosted: "Why Are My Dates Disappearing?"
- September 25, 2019
In season 18 episode 13 of the Dr. Phil Show titled "Ghosted: Why Are My Dates Disappearing?," viewers are introduced to four women who have all been ghosted by men they were dating. Ghosting refers to when someone suddenly cuts off all communication and contact with another person without any explanation or warning.
The first guest, Laura, is a single mother who was dating a man she thought was the one. They went on trips together, he met her son, and they had even talked about moving in together. But one day, he stopped responding to her messages and calls, and she never heard from him again.
The second guest, Lucy, was seeing a man who she met through a dating app. They were hanging out all the time and even had plans to go away for the weekend together. But on the day they were supposed to leave, he completely disappeared. She later found out that he had deleted his dating profile and blocked her number.
The third guest, Rachel, had been dating a man for several months when he suddenly stopped contacting her. She eventually found out that he had started seeing someone else.
The final guest, Liz, had been talking to a man she met online for over a year. They had made plans to finally meet in person, but he never showed up. She later found out that he had gotten back together with his ex-girlfriend.
Dr. Phil speaks to each of these women about their experiences and how being ghosted has impacted their self-esteem and trust in future relationships. He also brings in relationship expert Tracy McMillan to offer her insights and advice.
McMillan explains that ghosting is a way for people to avoid confrontation and that often, the person doing the ghosting is dealing with their own issues and insecurities. She also offers tips on how to avoid being ghosted in the future, such as being more clear about what you want in a relationship and paying attention to red flags early on.
Overall, the episode offers a look into the emotional toll that ghosting can have on individuals and provides helpful advice for those who may be experiencing it.
