The Ethics of Exiting: Ghosting vs. Conscious Uncoupling
From 21st Century Dating Decoded! by Brad Peters, Chief Development Officer, Director, CEO of Speed Mingle
May 16, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 5162026
About this episode
This episode explores the ethics of exiting relationships, focusing on ghosting and conscious uncoupling.
👻 Ghosted or Graceful? Let’s talk about the exit. The newest episode of Welcome to 21st Century Dating Decoded! The Official Speed Mingle Podcast is officially LIVE, and we are diving deep into one of modern romance's most controversial topics: The Ethics of Exiting: Ghosting vs. Conscious Uncoupling. Whether you’ve been left on "read" or you’ve had to deliver a gentle "it's not you, it's me" speech, this episode breaks down the psychology, the manners, and the emotional fallout of ending things in the digital age. 🎧 How to Tune In We're making it easier than ever to catch this episode. Choose your favorite way to connect: Listen on your favorite Podcast Platform: Find your perfect match on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart Radio, or Deezer. Watch on the NEW Speed Mingle TV Network: Take your experience to the big screen! Watch us on YouTube, Roku & Fire TV (just search “Speed Mingle TV Network” in the apps & games interface), or catch us on the HRB TV Network (our parent company's dedicated channel). 👋 Engage & Subscribe Are you prepared to formalize your participation? Don't leave our community on read! Follow and subscribe to ensure…
People in this episode
Host: Brad Peters
Topics covered
- ghosting
- conscious uncoupling
- modern romance
- relationship ethics
- digital age
Keywords
- ghosting
- conscious uncoupling
- relationship ethics
- modern dating
- emotional fallout
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Speed Mingle
Books & works: The Ethics of Exiting: Ghosting vs. Conscious Uncoupling
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