What is the meaning of being zombied?

If the person who ghosted you comes back in a more consistent way from the virtual dead, youve been zombied. Zombie-ing refers to an ex reappearing and resurrecting a relationship.

What is being zombied in dating?

Even if youve never been ghosted — or ever been the ghoster — you probably know what it is: when someone youre dating or talking to disappears out of the blue. No, this isnt when youre ghosted on Halloween. Zombieing is when someone ghosts you, but then decides to come back into your life like nothing happened.

How do you deal with Zombieing?

Leave it where it should be, dead and in the ground. Think about the relationship, however serious or casual it was, and think about what youd gain by interacting with the zombie. If theyre willing to explain why they ghosted in the first place, it can be worth hearing them out.

Why does ghosting hurt so much?

Whats so challenging about ghosting, is that you have an expectation of hearing back and then you dont, Ury explains. So its also the pain of expectations not meeting reality, and its a form of rejection, because its someone inadvertently saying they dont want to be with you.