Today, we’re reading real life ghost stories from friends who have been left on read, felt abandoned, and even one from the ghost themselves!

Not all ghosts live in haunted houses. Some live in old text threads, quiet friend circles, and the unanswered “Hey, are we good?” messages. In this episode of The Art of Classiness, we’re sharing Friendship Ghost Stories—the emotional disappearances no one warns you about. We’ll be reading real life ghost stories from friends who have been left on read, felt abandoned, and even one from the ghost themselves!

We explore:

• The Soft Fade — when someone slowly pulls away
• The Vanishing Act — when everything seems fine, then they’re gone
• I’m Not Dead, Just Done — the intentional goodbye
• Ghosts With Regret — when someone who left wants back in

Why does ghosting hurt so much? Can you end a friendship without cruelty? Should you respond when a ghost returns? And is closure something we get… or something we choose?

Join us around the campfire. This one might bring up some feelings. 👻

Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

Friendships aren’t always defined by the good moments—they’re revealed by the choices, conflicts, and quiet tests in between. In this episode, we play “Would You Still Be Friends If…?”, a friendship dilemma game that exposes where your real boundaries are.

We’ll go from fun and harmless to emotionally complicated:

• Always late?
• Only texts memes?
• Boyfriend at girls’ night—again?

• Didn’t defend you when it mattered
• Shared something private without permission
• Made you feel small on purpose

• Left when you needed her most
• Fought dirty
• Chose a partner over the friendship

This one is spicy, brutally honest, and might make you rethink what friendship really means. Grab your bestie and see if your answers match.

Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

Finding your people isn’t about luck — it starts with what you love. In this episode, we explore how shared passions create instant connection and why adults are turning to online subcultures and fandom communities to find real belonging.

From BookTok girlies and Swifties to cozy gaming corners, true crime communities, and niche Reddit threads, today’s friendships are being built in unexpected places. But what makes these spaces feel so magnetic? Why does shouting your favorite lyrics with strangers feel like home? And how do you actually find the people who get you — especially in adulthood?

We dig into:

• The psychology of belonging and why shared enthusiasm bonds people fast
• How TikTok subcultures like BookTok, Sobertok, and Cottagecore build community
• Digital spaces vs. real-life connection — how to turn shared interests into real friendship
• The fine line between healthy fandom energy and… mild cult behavior
• How to join a community without feeling awkward, cringe, or like you’re “late”

This one is funny, a little nerdy, surprisingly heartfelt — and a reminder that you don’t have to do life alone. Your people are out there. You just have to follow what lights you up.

Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com

Quick disclaimer, friends – we’re not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It’s not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!