Dear Abby: Friend Ghosted Me After Rekindling Our Friendship
A male scientist at a large university reconnected with a former postdoctoral fellow after many years of lost contact. The former fellow had moved to the East Coast and transitioned from research to a career in computer security. Upon resuming their friendship, the scientist was invited to spend a day with his friend and his friend's wife during a visit to the East Coast.
Despite sending several emails and a postcard to express gratitude for their hospitality, the scientist received no further communication. The friend had become more religiously observant during the period of their reconnection, though it is unclear if this played a role in the cessation of contact. The exact reasons for the silence remain unknown.
