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caspering
What does caspering mean?
Ending things by being upfront and kind first, giving a soft explanation or a polite 'this isn't working' before disappearing, rather than vanishing cold like a normal ghost.
"She caspered me, sent a sweet 'you're great but' text then went quiet."
Origin
Named after Casper the Friendly Ghost, presenting a gentler alternative to ghosting. The term spread through dating media in the late 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What does caspering mean in dating?
It's the friendly version of ghosting, where you let someone down kindly with a soft explanation before quietly fading away.
How is caspering different from ghosting?
Ghosting is silent and sudden, while caspering includes a polite heads-up or gentle let-down first, named after the friendly ghost.
Is caspering a good way to end things?
It's considered one of the kinder fade-out methods since it offers some closure, though a direct conversation is still the most respectful option.
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