Is it petty to block an ex?

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OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

ot at all. They are an ex and you should cut off contact with exes. It is much more likely to cause problems for one or both of you now and in the future. "No contact" is not a way to get someone to come back to you; make it permanent, and it is a way to make sure that they never come back to you.

ichighost · Accepted Answer

No. I used to block all exes from the phone email and social media. Then all of a sudden they all started asking to be friends, but their boyfriends and let them talk to me so it's kind of like I'm the one being black now. But nah block away and I hope everything works out for you

Midnight_Kiss · Accepted Answer

No it's not, I blocked my ex to make sure that I wasn't sucked back in by his arrogant charm again and it worked two years on he's not been able to contact me so he's some other woman's problem now. 🍾🍾🍾

Trista31 · Accepted Answer

No. I think it's the way you are tell yourself that you are ending that chapter in your life for good. Don't feel bad for him just think about your future.

PoliceLivesMatter · Answer

Well, it depends. Your ex might want to contact you for something significant or important, so I think having a channel for them to reach you is important. This is of course if things ended somewhat smoothly or peacefully, with no horrendous fights or ill meaning intentions involved. Sometimes blocking an ex can help with you moving on and forgetting them from your life, or maybe not. It depends on the situation.

Gottabsavagee · Answer

No, just do what makes you feel better. Who gives a shit what he thinks?

I blocked all my exes except one to see the difference but in the end it doesn’t really matter. You move on, you lose feelings and develop them for someone else so your past becomes irrelevant. Anyways could you ever be friends with your ex after all you’ve been through? I think that would be a though one.

Doctor_Strix · Answer

So, I’ve seen in the comments that multiple people are trending the idea that, “It depends.”

First, it depends on nothing. If you want your ex out of your life. Then shut that door, and move on.

Secondly, your question is based on premise of what others think. That’s what being petty is all about. You’re concerned about what others will think of you. STOP! That ends now. It’s your life, your decision. If you want him gone, do it for you. And nobody else is gonna say otherwise.

ABoyNamedSue · Answer

My ex was amazing. We decided to end it because there just wasn’t anything left. I still love her for her kindness but there’s no romantic love. I blocked her because I wanted to separate myself from her life. I have since deleted social media altogether for different reasons. It is petty to erase all records however. We had some great photos together and I’ve kept those for memory sake.

Exterminatore · Answer

Nah. I like to think of ex’s like their cruise missals. Fire and forget... until they drive their car through a wall of your house one day cause you blocked them and that’s the only way they can be in touch with you.

AlienChickk · Answer

I don’t think so. Especially if it was a really toxic person in your life, or if you had a bad breakup it can be easier not to be able to see what’s going on with them.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on the reason behind why you blocked them?

See, if I had my ex on social media, because I check it often, and if I was trying to get over him, I’d have to unfriend him, or not go on social media at all to simply forget about it.

Although if I blocked my ex in hopes that he would notice, that miiiight come off as petty

chrisbigman · Answer

Only if you don't have a good reason to block them. If you left on bad terms, then I'd say it's fine because you don't want to deal with the possible hassle of them attempting revenge, whether it's justified or not. But if you broke up on good terms, then I'd say it's petty because you really have no good reason to block them. Although, it's probably much ado about nothing because your ex may no longer wish to be friends with you anymore anyways.

kcahill_ · Answer

No it’s not petty. If it helps you heal, do what you have to

lumos · Answer

No, it's never petty to block people you need to move on from. If that's what it takes for you to feel better (out of sight, out of mind), then I say go for it. Especially since it was a toxic relationship.

WeirdCinderella · Answer

No no, I went through a toxic relationship and the best is to cut all contact

saracastic00 · Answer

A little bit, its like saying you can’t stand to see him with another girl. But who cares? You don’t want him back anyway. For all you know he could be abusing her the same way he did to you.

TakeItDownYourThroat · Answer

Depends on the reasoning, if they blow you up and bother you all day no. Also if you're doing it because the relationship was toxic than no. But if it is because they are to clingy or were to nice or something alone those lines than I would say yes because they just want to show you your own worth and you want it. But w. e. the situation good luck

Anonymous · Answer

If you really need to move on and it’s in your best interest do it, but if it’s only because y’all broke up and you just don’t want to see him/her then yeah it’s a bit dick unless, the ex tries to contact you and you want nothing to do with them then alright go ahead and block him/her

BipBipLeddus · Answer

Depends on the reason. If they're unbearably bad at letting go and are constantly messaging you, then no. Blocc dat boi.

SjE78 · Answer

really does depend on why you both broke up tbh... and if you and he being friends is beneficial and healthy/unhealthy for you/him or both of you

Anonymous · Answer

His life didn't get better ;) same toxic ways, different woman...

hir0412 · Answer

Please block that person, for him you are just an option when he is lonely that's it.. Please do yourself a favor by removing him out of your life completely, don't let him use you.

Lycralady · Answer

Not right off the bat. If they give you reason then block them.

Ellie-V · Answer

There’s nothing petty about making sure a chapter stays closed

Volleyball_N_Surf · Answer

It shows that you are more affected by the break up.

PinkChampagne · Answer

But if he is bothering you then this is okay I think...

devilish-cutie · Answer

not petty, you gotta do what you gotta do to protect ysf

WellDone · Answer

No, if he keeps contacting you and you don't want him to.

Factshurt90 · Answer

Nope. Not at all. Heal however is best. Just don’t lash out and be mean and petty.

WitchsLove · Answer

Tbh it isn't... shiuld be avoided if possible. you once liked/loved them.

Woolflikesheep · Answer

I think if he don't wanna become you boyfriend again you can just forget about him and let him go. You have to block him if he write you or rate your photos or something like this and you don't wanna to see this

larry69 · Answer

Its alright for women to do this. Men need th o respect it and stop stalking

ForteExe · Answer

No. It's probably a good idea regardless of the nature of the relationship.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

not if they dumped you

reptocarl · Answer

Fuck no. It’s what you’re supposed to do

Cask23 · Answer

No. Sometimes getting over someone requires removing them from your orbit.

RobertM1228 · Answer

Since you said it was toxic I don't see a problem with it.

Introvert94 · Answer

I wouldn't do it. If they aren't trying to ruin your relationship, I see no reason to block them.

skateranon123 · Answer

No it's not if you don't want someone in your life then take them out. There's no shame in that.

realperson02 · Answer

Yeah sounds childish unless they are a psycho running to kill you if you are not theirs

AbdKilani · Answer

It shows weakness... I guess Well, I won't block anyone, I am not that weak

ILikeRamenNoodles · Answer

Yeah because there are guys who want to be your boyfriend tonight.

_hottchocolatee · Answer

No because if you don’t then you’re always going to be tempted to see what they’re up to.

kazza1 · Answer

If there is a reason then OK. But I am not blocking. Because if we break up. There is a reason. Thanks to God to figure it now before the marriage

intjgamer · Answer

No. If you really don't ever want to speak to your ex again it's perfectly ok

Anonymous · Answer

No  I even blocked a guy that friendzoned me after our first date

Anonymous · Answer

it's petty to block anyone, who doesn't agree with you

truthbeknown · Answer

Not at all. This is how you forget and move on.

danielmeegan · Answer

No sometimes you avoid a lot of problems

gingerrockmomma · Answer

I've done it. Sometimes people can't take a hint

11dog22 · Answer

If he kept bothering you. Yes.

Emmdk · Answer

No. Do what's healthy for you.

Shoenron · Answer

More often than not it is the right thing to do

Iron_Man · Answer

I don't block real life x women

Chrissylee · Answer

Nope, believe me it's the right thing to do.

mezzymezzmez · Answer

Nope I don’t think so

DiegoO · Answer

Depends of how everything went.

TheAceholeSupreme666 · Answer

No, it's not petty if it's necessary.

lofii · Answer

Nahh i block all my exes

amerikatuak · Answer

Depends, did u want him back?

crazydewd · Answer

Nope, block them like a box of Legos. 😎

omda123 · Answer

If you decided not to get back again

Anonymous · Answer

That's called being a ho

Goodwifie · Answer

Nope never.

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