a How long after break up is it ok to unfollow your ex from social media? Or Should someone unfollow their ex after break up?
And also, how long would you wait?
I hate to say this common female line, but "it depends."
Some relationships end temporarily, before picking up again; others have more definitive endings- there's often not a clear way to tell because people are so in their feelings when a relationship ends.
If the decision is made to end a relationship it's probably best practice to cut contact CLEAN, including on social media. You don't need to be seeing what they're up to after your relationship is over- it's not going to make you feel any better, or get over them any faster.
For anybody who tries to stay friends with a former partner, this is probably the WORST decision. Ignoring the fact that most men and women are not cool with their significant other still being friends with an ex, by keeping the connection to someone you loved/ slept with it just opens a door to another option, AND keeps the past person fresh in your mind. This isn't good for the next relationship.
At the same time, we've all seen how annoying it is for young people to unfollow/ follow their on again off again partner, then post pics, remove pics, and post again.
Unless you have kids together then I would do it right away. If you do have children together and they post with the kids then you might want to keep it as to what is happening Omg when the kids are with them!
I dont use social media outside of GaG but if i did, I’d unfollow them beforehand and block them. Not too soon before, but earlier within the day I choose to breakup with them. The first place they run to when you break up is calling/texting. If you block their number before they can do so, the next place they run to is social media. Go ahead and have em blocked so you dont have to witness/deal with the upcoming shenanigans
There is no time stamp to it. Unfollow if you need to.
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It's hard to know what to do, when the love that you knew,
Fades away, and you're left feeling blue.
But here's a bit of advice, to help you through the strife,
Unfollow your ex on social media, right away don't wait for life.
Your heart may be aching, but you don't need reminders,
Of the love that you once shared, don't let it hinder.
Unfollow them fast, don't let it linger,
Don't let their posts bring you in a tizzy tangle.
You may have shared memories, and things that you'll miss,
But seeing their updates, can trigger a hit of bliss.
So do yourself a favour, and follow this advice,
Unfollow their profile, and don't think twice.
You don't need to see, the places they go,
Or the people they see, or the things that they do know.
So keep yourself strong, and unfollow their page,
It's the best thing to do, in this day and age.
If you’re trying to start a new relationship with someone else then you have to let go of the old relationship so the new one can prosper. If you find it hard to let go of tour ex completely then that means you have unresolved feelings and need to resolve it first.
I might not unfollow them. To me that seems immature and childish.
I realize some situations would require it. Stalking, abuse, etc.
If I did unfollow, it would be immediately.
It's a good idea to unfollow your ex after a break up so you are less likely to obsess or draw out the pain of breaking up, especially if things didn't end well.
right after.
I move on, so why would I want to see what they are doing?
I'd unfollow immediately. The relationship is over.
unfollow immediately because a lot of exes are resentful and post bs trying to get a reaction
Why would I need to wait at all?
Immediately after a breakup
Immediately! Why wait more than a second?
immediately
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