Jana Hocking: Why being 'ghosted' was the best thing that happened to me 11 Mar, 2021 06:53 PM 5 minutes to read We've all been 'ghosted' before when it comes to dating, writes Jana Hocking. Photo / Instagram We've all been 'ghosted' before when it comes to dating, writes Jana Hocking. Photo / Instagram news.com.au OPINION: Just like a real ghost (because we know those "bumps in the night" don't just happen for no reason ... right?!) the word "ghosting" can send a shiver up the spine of many a singleton. It's a cold, brutal, gutless act, and if it has ever happened to you, you will know it leaves you scratching your head and thinking, "WTF?".