Many Men Ghost After Sex–It’s Not Just Their Fear of Commitment, It’s This..

Yes, I’m calling you out

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You meet someone. You laugh, you flirt, you connect. Maybe you even have an amazing time together, and the chemistry is off the charts. Everything seems perfect, right?

But then, just like that – poof – they disappear. No texts, no calls, nothing. Just silence. And if you’ve ever found yourself staring at your phone, wondering what went wrong, you’re not alone.

Ghosting has become a disturbingly common part of dating, especially after intimacy. But why? Why do so many men disappear right after a night of passion? I’ve got an answer, and it’s not the one you might expect.

It’s Not Just About Fear of Commitment

Most people assume men ghost after sex because they’re afraid of commitment or were never serious to begin with. But that’s only scratching the surface. The real reason goes deeper. The kind that starts long before that first date.

Here’s a harsh truth: Many men have become so accustomed to consuming intimacy the way they consume online content – quickly, without emotional involvement, and with a simple exit strategy. Think about it. Porn is everywhere. Men are exposed to it from an early age, where they learn that…