Why do exes look at your social media stories?

[Natehunter199]

I truly honestly dont know. I reasently ran into a girl a dated back in high school. I didn't date much do to the experiences i had. Well, long story short. I ran into about 3 hours out of town and she walked over to me and asked if she could buy me a drink and talk. I was kinda wowed and though hell, free drink rite. So i went and sat with her and let her do the talking. Need i mind you i haven't seen this girl or heard of her since high school. She asked how my about my life story. And at the end she told me that she was happy for me and felt bad they she treated me back in the day and hopes it didn't effect me down the road. And that it was the biggest regret she has the was she treated me. Gave me a hug and kissed my cheek and told me again that she's happy for me the way my life turned out and that i am a successful man. And honestly, that was the last thing i would have ever expected to ever come out of her mouth. Maybe people finally grow up ro they are jealous of you and still have feeling. Or their conscience finally cought up with them. Or what i like to think is they got a taste of their own medicine. Bit i guess we will never know.

[SjE78]

it could be either he still wants that connection with you or he could be jealousy... maybe even curiosity...
does sound like he's missing what he had, maybe cos he can't find anyone else.. or could be he's got someone else and not getting the level of needs met he was with you...

[Dreamy2020]

Its called "orbiting"/"haunting". There are a lot of articles on the internet about this. Exes or people who have ghosted you but are still part of your social media. The reasons are:
1) They are curious about you and your life
2) Still thinks you are hot, but not necessarily wants to date you
3) Wondering if you have moved on, having you as an option for later
4) Looking for an opportunity to come back (still interested)
5) Wants to have a friendly tone with you
6) Or just watches everyones story on the instagram (this I don't think is true most of the time. Who has the time to watch everyones story instagram).

[whatdoyouwantt]

He’s either bored, watching someone stories means nothing. I’m sure you don’t care about everyone you check their stories of so don’t take it as anything serious unless they come at you with clear invitation. I know you might be bored so you look for signs even when there are none. Trust me I do the same cause I am needy but really when a guy is interested he will say it. So don’t mind anything he does unless he is being a man about it

[Brian___1731]

Usually after a breakup a comparison goes to see who's better. I think after a breakup it's better to end things in good terms and forget them

[scooogy]

I had no proper way to make sure she wouldn't reach out to me again, since she even considered sending me a letter (whereas with my address at hand she could even have come around) and so I rather wanted to make sure she finally grew bored with me.

[Tamera952]

They don't... I mean, they can't because I'm not putting shit on social media for anyone to see.

[chapawapa]

Neither of thise options. He's prob just curious to see how you're doing.

[DexWest]

I'm friends with every single one of my exes. Just because we didn't work out does not mean that we cannot be friends.

[Danny_dan92]

Cause they’re not over you. And they wanna see if you are seeing someone new

[ColHathi]

Who knows what he wants, but he obviously misses you and/or still cares about you to some extent.

[Prashant_11079]

i too had the same feeling.
either he wanted a patch-up but friendly or he is still interested in you

[OneManOnly01]

Could be either. Not enough information

[Anonymous]

Story of every girl on the planet I imagine.

[Anonymous]

Nosy
Hung up
Bored

[JosyJosy]

could be both

[Wise4myage]

He can't let go.

[Fuentes]

I don't di this

[Dave31989]

ex's should be out of your life, completely

[ILearnEnglish__]

He loves you

[Anonymous]

Just to spy.