Elizabeth Best

A year ago I’d never even heard of being ghosted, let alone had it happen to me.But earlier this year, for the first time in my life, I was ghosted.

I hear internet dating success stories all the time. My story never seems to quite go that way. I’ll just be sitting here waiting for my weirdo.

Could my exes have learnt how to love someone fully and completely through their trial run with me?

It’s going to take a while to build my self-esteem back up to where it was. But at least I know I can now recognize an emotionally abusive relationship.

Do I give you unsolicited advice on your marriage? Don't comment on my singledom.

I still want to be in a relationship eventually, and have a family and all that, but right now I am happy being single, and that scares me.

The worst thought of all — if I meet someone who actually is really nice, how will I stop my anxiety from telling me they will end up being assholes?

There are some people who are all for dating a co-worker; after all, we spend more time in the office than almost anywhere else.

I do sometimes spot “red flags” that aren’t actually there because I am expecting to be hurt. I get anxious if someone doesn’t call when they say they will.