If your ex blocks you on social media, it means they’ve lost the battle. They can no longer bear to see your happy face and posts about your new life without them. It also means they respect your decision to move on, and they don’t want to be a part of your life anymore. And that’s okay!
Blocking is a necessary step in the healing process, and it’s something you should do for yourself, too. By doing this, you’re giving yourself the time and space you need to heal properly and move on with your life. So don’t stress about your ex blocking you because you won!
Your ex blocking you means that you’ve won that battle between who can bear to be amicable till they can’t anymore! It means you can actually stay online friends with your ex and they can’t— for several reasons that you’ll find out throughout this article.
11 reasons to celebrate your victory after an ex blocks you
Being blocked can make you feel mixed emotions— especially if it’s a former lover who’s cutting off contact. Worry not! If your ex blocks you on social media, it can actually be a good thing. Here are 11 reasons why:
1. It means they’re following the no-contact rule.
If you’re following the no-contact rule, then being blocked by your ex just makes things easier for you. You don’t have to do it yourself! It’s a subtle sign that they’ve run out of patience and can no longer wait for you to block them yourself. By doing so, they just made it easier for you to get your much needed time and space without putting your pride on the line.
2. It shows they’re not over you yet.
Somehow, if your ex blocks you, it probably means they’re not over you yet. If they were truly ready to move on, they wouldn’t feel the need to block you.
This can be a good thing because it means there’s still a chance for reconciliation down the line. Of course, this doesn’t mean you should try to reach out to them. Keep it that way and eventually, they might even unblock you.
3. It gives you closure.
Odd as it sounds, being blocked can provide closure. If your ex was the one who ended things, then blocking you may be their way of trying to cut ties completely. In this case, it’s best to respect their wishes and move on yourself.
If you were the one who cut ties, it’s a clear sign they still feel some heavy emotions towards and are needing to cut you off completely before they act out on those emotions. It simply means they may still love you, but they love you enough to give you closure in the form of being blocked.
4. It protects you from drama.
If your ex is the type to stir up drama, then being blocked by them can actually be a blessing in disguise. It protects you from all the negativity they might try to bring into your life. And let’s face it, being online friends with an ex can become petty.
One minute they’re posting an “I miss you” post, and then the next minute they’re posting relationship memes aimed to get a reaction out of you! If they’ve blocked you, you don’t have to deal with the petty memes and feed updates coming from them
5. It gives you time to focus on yourself.
Ultimately, being blocked by your ex gives you more time to focus on yourself. Use this opportunity to work on your own happiness and growth. When you’re ready, you can reach out to your ex and see if they’re open to reconciling.
Social media is a hub for information including unwanted updates. So constantly being updated about your ex’s life isn’t really going to help you move on. If they’ve blocked you, they just did you a favor and gave you the online space to focus on yourself or other people’s updates.
6. It could be a sign that your ex is still hoping you’ll reach out to them first.
Blocking can be seen as an ultimatum for communication— meaning they might be challenging you to reach out to them first! If you’ve been pretty solid about your no-contact rule, your ex may be trying to provoke you to break that by blocking you.
Not everyone blocks their exes for this reason but it certainly does happen. If you feel like this is why they’ve blocked you, then congratulations, you’ve done a great job at holding up with not contacting them!
7. They’re angry with you.
It’s possible that your ex is still angry with you for something that happened during the relationship or after it ended. Maybe you said something hurtful, or maybe they think you did something that was unforgivable. Either way, blocking you is their way of punishing you and making sure you don’t have any access to them.
You don’t have to act on this especially when it seems like a punishment. If they wanted more communication or some closure for their regrets, then they can always reach out to you first.
8. They want to move on but can’t seem to.
It’s possible that your ex has been trying to move on, but every time they see you it reminds them of the good times you had together and they can’t help but reach out to you. This one is a little more complicated. By blocking you, they’re hoping to finally be able to move forward without being constantly pulled back into the past.
In a comforting way, this means they may still have some nice feelings towards you but respect that your relationship has already ended.
9. They miss you.
It sounds counterintuitive, but sometimes people block others because they miss them too much. Seeing you happy and living your life is a painful reminder of what they’re missing out on, so they block you as a way of protecting themselves from that hurt.
10. They’re jealous.
Blocking you means they might be jealous or envious of you. Jealousy is never a good feeling, and it can definitely drive people to do things they wouldn’t normally do. If your ex is feeling jealous of your new relationship or the attention you’re getting from other people, or even how fine you are doing post-breakup, they may block you in an attempt to make themselves feel better.
Leave them be if this is the case. You are no longer in a relationship with them and their jealousy must be addressed by themselves and not you.
11. They don’t want to see you happy.
This is probably the most toxic reason on this list: If your ex can’t stand to see you happy without them, it’s a pretty clear sign that they’re not over you yet. Blocking you is their way of making sure they don’t have to see you moving on with your life.
5 benefits of being blocked by an ex
Some people may feel down when blocked by an ex, but there are benefits to being blocked. Maybe you truly still wanna keep in touch no matter how or why you guys have broken up. Maybe you are fine with seeing them happy. The bottom line is the other party isn’t and that’s okay—look at the positive side to this.
1. You can finally heal
You no longer have to see their posts about their new life, which can be tough to see when you’re still healing from the breakup. It’s a sign that they respect your decision to move on and that they’re not going to try to interfere with your healing process.
2. You can focus
It’s a sign that they’re no longer interested in staying in contact with you, which means you can focus on your own healing process. It also means you don’t have to worry about them trying to spy on you or stalk you online, which can be a major relief.
3. Your breakup is reassured
It shows that they’re not willing to work on the relationship, so it’s time for you to move on.
4. Your breakup is finalized
It means you no longer have to see them happy and doing well without you, which can be difficult to swallow. It’s the final nail in the coffin of your relationship, and it means you can finally move on for good.
5. You are free of toxicity
You no longer have to put up with their attempts to make you jealous or their general toxicity. It means you no longer have to see them flirting with other people, which can be a painful reminder of what you’re missing out on.
And there you have it, 11 reasons to celebrate your victory after an ex blocks you! Whether you’re out having drinks with friends, buying yourself a new outfit, or just taking some time for yourself to relax and recharge, make sure to take a minute to feel good about the fact that you are no longer being affected by someone who doesn’t deserve your time or energy. Move on and enjoy your life!
The best breakup books that will help you heal
It’s hard to move on after a breakup. The pain, anger, and confusion can be all-consuming. If you’re struggling to recover from a breakup, here’s a list of titles that might help. From self-help books to novels, you’re sure to find something on this list that can help you get through this tough time.
- Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You
- How to get over anyone in few days: Breakups will never hurt like before
- Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday: And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating
- Whole Again: Healing Your Heart and Rediscovering Your True Self After Toxic Relationships and Emotional Abuse
- After the Breakup: A Self-Love Journal: Prompts and Practices to Help You Get Over Your Ex
James Mendoza
James Mendoza is a freelance writer who specializes in writing about relationships, marriage, and living happily as a single. After getting through two divorces and being cheated …
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