The familiar chime of a WhatsApp notification. Then another. And another. For millions, this isn’t just communication; it’s an avalanche of forwarded messages, videos, and links – often from well-meaning contacts who believe it’s their  duty  to broadcast everything they encounter. “You  have  to see this!” “Important info!” “Must share!” This compulsive forwarding, sometimes 4-5 times daily or more, isn’t just a minor annoyance; for many, especially professionals relying on WhatsApp for work, it’s become a significant drain on productivity and mental bandwidth. Welcome to the dark side of connectivity: WhatsApp Forwarding Addiction. The Compulsion to Share: Why “Must” Doesn’t Mean “Should” For the serial forwarder, the impulse often stems from a mix of: Perceived Value:  Genuinely believing the content is crucial or entertaining for  everyone . Social Obligation:  Feeling pressure to participate in group dynamics or fulfill an imagined role as the “in...

One moment, a conversation flows. The next? Silence. Messages stop, or hang marked “Read.” You’ve been ghosted. This digital vanishing act, once confined to dating, now haunts friendships, work chats, and casual connections, leaving a unique emotional toll. Ghosting thrives on the detachment of screens. It’s easier to ignore a notification than face the discomfort of rejection. But this avoidance inflicts deep wounds:  the trauma of ambiguity and invalidation . The core pain isn’t just rejection; it’s the agonizing lack of closure. The abrupt silence plunges the ghosted into an abyss of uncertainty. “What did I do wrong?” “Were they ever real?” This relentless questioning erodes self-esteem. The absence of explanation feels like a negation of the connection’s existence and the ghosted person’s worth. It breeds anxiety, self-doubt, and profound disrespect. Ignored messages become constant reminders of perceived insignificance. This pain is amplified by our digital intimacy. We share...