Societal norms and values - Billie Eilish discusses encounters with ghosting in her life.
Billie Eilish, a popular singer from the US (age 22), has gone through the harrowing experience of being ghosted. This term comes from "ghost" in English, which means someone cuts off communication all of a sudden without informing the other party or even their awareness.
The "Therefore I Am" singer shared her frightening ghosting encounter on a BBC podcast called "Miss Me?" with British singer Lily Allen. It was someone she had been friends with for years. They had arranged to meet, but the person never showed up. She never heard from them again.
"I couldn't believe it," said the double Oscar winner. Later, she discovered the person was seen with someone else. "I really despise cowards," said Eilish. "And if I feel someone is a coward, it just infuriates me." Ghosting can sometimes be a result of someone's fear to express themselves.
Even celebrities are not immune to ghosting. Actress Drew Barrymore, known for her role in "Three for Charlie," confessed to People magazine in 2022 that she was a victim of this cold behavior.
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After sharing her experience in a BBC podcast, Billie Eilish expressed her disdain for individuals who ghost in relationships, citing it as a form of cowardice. This behavior is not exclusive to everyday people; actress Drew Barrymore, famously known for her role in "Three for Charlie," has also fallen victim to ghosting. The issue of ghosting has sparked discussions not only in the realm of music or entertainment, but also in everyday relationships and even in the context of societal norms and values in Great Britain, as showcased by the BBC podcast. On the contrary, the rise of the internet and podcasts has provided a platform for people to share their experiences and engage in open conversations about this uncomfortable topic, inspiring a shift in societal attitudes towards ghosting. Despite these efforts, ghosting continues to be a prevalent issue even in the United States.
