What is the best response to being ghosted?

Look at how the conversation ended. If she was replying quickly and then slowed down right after you made a plan, that is a different signal from someone who went quiet mid-thread on a Tuesday. A long gap after a date that went well usually means she got busy or was not sure how to say she was not interested, not that she is playing games. If she never replied to your last message at all, it is more likely she has moved on.

Also check what you actually sent. A question she had to think about, or a message that asked her to commit to something big, can stall a chat even when she liked you. The silence tells you she has not answered. It does not tell you what she thinks of you, so do not build a story on it. Your next message should be light enough to work whether she is interested, busy, or done.

Two kinds of message fit most ghosting situations. The first is a low-pressure check-in that refers to something specific from your conversation, such as a thing she mentioned or a plan you talked about. It should be short, carry no guilt, and ask an easy question she can answer in one line. Its job is to give her a reason to reply without needing an excuse.

The second is a clean close. You send one message that says you enjoyed talking, you are not going to keep texting, and you wish her well. It should not blame her or ask for an answer. Its job is to end the thread so you can stop wondering. You can tell a draft is working when it could be read calmly by someone who has already lost interest. Leave out any line that makes her feel she owes you a reply, and any hint of sarcasm or hurt.

Give it about three to five days before you follow up for the first time. Do not send your message late at night or first thing in the morning, when it can look like you are chasing. Mid-afternoon or early evening usually lands better. If the first follow-up gets no reply, wait another week or so and send one more short message, or let it go.

After the second message, stop. Three is too many. If she has not responded to two relaxed messages, the answer is clear enough even if she never says it. Put the thread down and move on. You can come back only if she reaches out first, and if she does, respond to the new message without bringing up the silence.