Ghosters aren't acquaintances though they are the best friend that was in your life for 20 years or your spouse that promised in sickness and in health, they are the people on the inside who decided on the day the find out you have cancer that they don't want to be around you or your illness. As I said in the post it is painful but once us patients get over this we realise its not really about us, it is them. Their need to live in a world without suffering is greater than the friendship or marriage. I hope that that is clearer.