My ex and I are caught up in a really toxic situation?

[Anonymous]

Preface: I’m not looking for definitive answers or explanations (because there really aren’t any). I’m more interested in hearing other people’s opinions.

My ex and I dated a few years ago for about six months, then stayed in contact as close friends. Almost a year ago, out of nowhere, he completely stopped talking to me. I was hurt, because I considered him one of my best friends and still had lingering feelings.

About a month later I confronted him, and he told me he had met someone and wished me well. It was very cold and clinical. I deleted him everywhere, and from that point on we’ve had no direct contact.

A few months later (January of this year), he viewed one of my public Instagram stories. Nothing more happened, so I brushed it off. Then in July, he viewed another story. Then another. And another.

Once I realized it was becoming a pattern, I admittedly kept posting (toxic, I know). Since then, I’ve posted almost every day, sometimes multiple times per day—and he’s watched every single one. I actually tallied it up: 95 stories.

On top of that, he once sent me a Snapchat friend request, but deleted it a few hours later (I never accepted).

I don’t know who he was dating, or if he’s still with them. His accounts are private, but his Facebook relationship status is visible and it says “single.”

Clearly, this is a weird/tired cycle on both ends. I’m not looking for solutions—just curious to hear what others make of this.

[Anonymous]

I have a feeling that a lot of people resented their ex or hated them because they say block him, leave him alone, like a year ago he wasn't your everything, that you didn't go all in the relationship. That's what's wrong with society, people are so fast to move on, instead sitting in their feelings, cherishing the time, and analyzing lessons.
You have history, how many times have we've been reminded of history and then looked it up?
But when it comes to intimate relationships the closest kind of relationship, we're not suppose to falter?
Grieve until you're tired, then move on. Even if you know, he's going to hurt you, see him and accept your fate. When you know something's up, you're the only one responsible. Let it hurt until you get it through your thick skull. You can burden strangers online because they can swipe, but don't burden your inner circle. Don't expect them to baby you when they gave you the solution to move on. It's a hard habit to break, but it has to be broken. You'll get there, your self worth just has to level up so you can put a end to this cycle.

[Anonymous]

I really think you should move on. Delete him on everything and live your life. This is no longer a toxic situationship you’ve just become fixated with his attention. I don’t think you’d care or notice so much if you’d found a good Amman and relationship at this point but you just keep engaging this same nonsense. We can’t give you an explanation for why you can’t block the guy on everything and let him go, ask yourself.

[Opinion Owner]

“A good man”

[dudeinohio]

He's an EX. You need not communicate with him anymore
Block him everywhere and move on.

[EmmaMary]

For fuck's sake... Just Grow Up and try starting acting your age. smh

[Asker]

For fucks sake did you even fucking read the part where he was one of my best friends for a year and a half after we ended things? Smfh

[itsannalee]

He is an ex, just move on.

[Asker]

I do understand that, and I know the whole situation is stupid. But he really was one of my best friends AFTER we broke up.

[In_Trance]

stop interacting with your ex

[Ariesman81]

Obsession