Should I block my ex completely, I do care about him but it feels harsh?

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We had a short/intense relationship last year for 5 months but we couldn't continue because he moved out of the city and wouldn't commit to a long distance relationship and said he was afraid of commitment. I had fallen in love with him at that time and I didn't take it well at all.

He blocked me on Snapchat, Whatsapp, Calls, Facebook because I began to date another man and he got angry about, shouted at me but didn't block me on Instagram.
Around two weeks ago we both exchanged apologies for what had happened, had a conversation that was really pleasant and wished each other the best and to take care.

I assume he keeps that one line of communication open so he can sometimes see what I'm up to. He had also kept himself tagged in my pictures. I know he checks my Instagram because he mentioned something I'd been doing which I hadn't told him about in our last phone conversation but I acted oblivious.

I don't want to be cruel because we ended on good terms but I also am open to meeting other men because I'm interested in a committed relationship. I know he has a very fragile ego and I do care about him so I felt blocking him completely would be a bit harsh but at the same time if he dates another woman eventually it would hurt me.

I always think of blocking someone as sending a negative message. I don't hate this man, in fact I love him but I would like to put my emotional health first.
Should I block my ex completely, I do care about him but it feels harsh?
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