WarningCommunication
Zombieing
/ˈzɑm.bi.ɪŋ/
When a former partner who previously ghosted reappears in your life (typically via text or social-media DM) as if no break in contact had occurred.
Etymology & origin
A natural extension of 'ghosting'—the ghost rises from the grave as a zombie.
✦ Relationship psychology
Often triggered by loneliness, boredom, a recent breakup of their own, or simply scrolling through old contacts. The zombie wants to see if they still have access to your attention.
Live texting example
[After 6 months of absolute silence] Hey! Was just driving past that restaurant we went to and thought of you. Hope you are doing amazing! 🦖
Boundary guide: how to respond
- 1The 'No-Response' Response: You don't owe an answer to someone who treated your feelings as disposable. Delete and ignore.
- 2The Polite Block: 'Hey! Glad you're well, but I'm not interested in reconnecting. Take care.'
- 3Sarcastic (if you must): 'Wow, I didn't know ghosts could text! Unsubscribe.'
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