Orbiting is when someone ghosts your messages but keeps liking your posts and viewing your stories — present, but never actually there.
Usually it's about keeping the option open without the effort of a real conversation — low commitment, low risk, all on their terms.
Muting or unfollowing isn't petty — it removes the passive breadcrumb and lets you actually move on.
Skip the orbit. Talk to someone who's actually willing to show up.