Do you think exes should be permanently blocked?

Question

Unless they're the father/mother of your children, there is no other reason to communicate with them. There is nothing to talk about.

If a boyfriend dumps me and wants to keep me as a friend, I'll interpret that as getting demoted to the lowest position on a job; then dealing with the humiliation and insult to your own ego/self-esteem. The guy would likely feel the same way if I did that too. So I think blocked permanently if that's not someone you'll have children with is the correct way. Exes are not meant to become your friends. That's what I believe. How about you?

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

Blocked, deleted, and treated as if they never existed. If anyone asks, I'll deny ever having dated said guy.

There's a reason they're called an "ex." They're no longer a part of your life- unless you're unfortunate enough to have kids with them.
I tried to remain friends with an ex once... he quickly showed me that was a mistake: he told mutual friends and guys I was interested in pursuing things I told him in confidence 🤬
Immediately stopped associating with him after that.

Nope. Never again. Now all exes and crushes are blocked so I can move on with my life and not deal with any drama or potential heartbreak.

Nagahime · Accepted Answer

I don't like blocking people because I assume that once they've addressed they're done with me, they'll just stop talking to me entirely and leave me alone. I do agree with your update, though. It's either all or nothing. I don't keep exes as friends.

LaNc3L0TT · Accepted Answer

Nah, if you split up in "normal" way, no need for that hostility. Every breakup is fucked up thing and you are hurt in some way either it was short or long relationship. But like I said if that break up just happened under "normal" circumstances I don't see reason for blocking, who knows what life could bring, maybe being together again I don't know.

HighValue · Accepted Answer

Unless there needs to be contact for exchanging custody of kids, people should not have any contact with an ex. It will just lead to problems in their future relationships.

Alyssa_11 · Answer

I have blocked every single ex I have ever had. That’s cause out of sight out of mind. I don’t stalk anybody once I’m done and I don’t want them to stalk me either. I don’t need that energy in my life. Also - they ALWAYS come back. You need to make sure your doors locked cause it only takes one moment of vulnerability to go back to stage one. We’re healing and flourishing out here.

Kaneki05 · Answer

Nah unless if it's a betrayal break up or something, I would remain friends.
I think it shows respect to them as a person and them back to you to have not wasted the time getting to know each other just to throw it all away when you can be decent friends.
It's more of a awful move to throw someone away like they meant nothing.

To me that's only justifiable if they cheated or did something abusive etc.

AviatorTom · Answer

There's no readin to block them. If you don't want to talk with them, then don't. Please note that not all exes are bad. My ex-wife and I had an amicable divorce and still send each other birthday wishes.

People break up because the relationship isn't what they want, not because they hate each other.

dudeinohio · Answer

Yep. I agree with you. My ex and I have blocked each other.  Remaining friends is just gonna cause issues when youbare seeing someone new. I wouldn't date someone who's friends with an ex.

Anonymous · Answer

I could leave things off on a friendly note and when I see my ex remain cordial but to actually be friends, no. There really isn't a friendship taking place. You're either constantly listening to their problems or they're just leaving a door open to get back together. That said, I don't block all of my exes. I've only blocked those who deserved it.

FreyaRed · Answer

Cut all ties. If they try to approach you as "friends" and you rejected their offer but they don't comprehend it's over than is a blocking the best option. Who failed as partner failed as friend in the same time.

Vesuvius87 · Answer

I agree. There is nothing left afterwards. The relationship either flourishes and progresses or it dies. There is no in between nor ''can we be friends''?, nothing. My ex boyfriend hasn't just been blocked forever but also blacklisted permanently.

IamAdonis · Answer

So, I’m a guy. And the ladies I’ve dated are usually ‘emotional’ at the break up phase of our relationship.

Not always, but a few times I have NEEDED to block them for a short period. Not necessarily permanently.

JoyGirl · Answer

Most definitely. I block my ex’s and former crush’s.  I don’t need the past to interfere with my current relationship.

red324 · Answer

I guess if you're going to block someone at least tell them the reason why you don't want to be with them anymore first. Don't just disappear and don't tell them you were just leading them on as the reason either because that's bs too.

Justneedtokno · Answer

You don’t have to be friends with them on social media nor do you have to do the harsh crime of blocking room. Most people just stop talking to people and that’s normal.

Although my ex is a little bit weird because he still wants to be friends

Ninania · Answer

No, if we don't work out romantically and part on good terms, we're probably still a good match for friendship. No reason to throw them away unless they're toxic and/or it brings me emotional distress to see or be near them.

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

Yes. No point in having them in my life if our bond has ended.

Sophxoxo · Answer

It depends the reason for the breakup/how they treated you/if you feel remaining friends is an option.

Evan64 · Answer

Yes. I've blocked all of my exes on social media. As others have said... only exception would be is if I had a kid with them and I am not having children so

Exterminatore · Answer

Not until they come get their crap out of your place and you change the locks.

Andres77 · Answer

No... you might have left your favorite boxers under her bed and need them back for a date.

Gingerguy33 · Answer

I wouldn’t block them but I wouldn’t keep them as friends either

Anonymous · Answer

Yes I do. The exception would be if kids were involved.

annabananna · Answer

I don’t block unless there’s harassment.

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