Should I unblock a person who unblocked me?

Question

A friend of this ex-friend messaged telling me this person unblocked me and would like for me to unblock them to make up.
I'd like to make up but I don't see much point in making up either, since a year or so has passed.
There's no grudge but I think it'd be awkward and uncomfortable to try to be friends again. Maybe just as acquaintances.

thomual · Accepted Answer

Some people carry wounds for many years after a falling out. Guilt and shame and regret can eat them up inside. If they are tortured about the falling out, and truly love and miss you, the kind thing to do is give them the chance. Ignoring the suffering of others is not good just because it saves you an uncomfortable moment.

Saying it another way, refusing to reconcile with a person who is tortured by a social catastrophe that you were a part of is selfish and cruel.

However if you never really mattered to this person then it's a waste of your time. I think its important to know if you are aiding in the suffering of another individual with your cruel indifference, or if this is just a whim and no big deal.

Nawlins34 · Accepted Answer

If it were me, I'd keep her blocked.

I think the gamification to some degree of social media gets in the way and people forget that they are dealing with actual people online.

You may see/hear that term "online vs. irl" - nah. it's ALL real life.

Actions have consequences with me. If you block me, you BLOCKED me in this lifetime. I move on.

You are correct, you giving access to her gives her the green light to block you in the future again and come back from that.

Let her learn that she shouldn't make drastic decisions based on emotions. She won't learn it if you go back to her, even in a friendship.

Darcia · Accepted Answer

It depends how that person made you feel & what they or you did to be blocked. I honestly don’t know sometimes why folks block me. I guess they feel the superior thing to do is to block instead of talking it over. Remember the good ole days when people talked through their issues with others instead of blocking it makes more sense to do. in my opinion, but of course those times have gone and went people resort to blocking that’s so indirect.

Confront your problems head on instead of blocking.

Besides, that vent haha of course do what makes you feel more secure and superior.

Sukituki · Accepted Answer

I wouldn't unblock them. I'd tell the one who told me to mind her own business as what happened between us (the one who is blocked) is between us. Just because she unblocked you doesn't mean anything. And just because it's been a while and you dont have any bad feelings doesn't mean you shouldn't forget what happened between you two. But then again if you really want to make up with her then do so

aWes0MeNeSs · Answer

It's really up to you. If you don't want to, then don't. You know the situation better than we do. Follow your gut.

Paris13 · Answer

Let it Go and just Keep them Blocked them. xx

ObscuredBeyond · Answer

The question is not of forgiveness , but trust. Lee is still an idiot, and that new guy kissing up to her is feeding her his cuckery to feminist bullshit, to keep her around. I've unblocked her on Instagram , but I still have no faith in her, and won't be following her nor involving her in future projects. Some others from last year proved not only hurtful , but deranged and dangerous. I keep them blocked. A fraud and liar is one thing. A total cunt is one thing. But never let a raccoon find its way into your chicken shed. If it is determined to find a way in, it deserves only one answer: being made to take a dirt nap.

hahahmm · Answer

Depends on why you blocked them in the first place. But don’t ever trust them again if they stabbed you in the back. Minimizing or eliminating social media won’t be bad for your life tho.

robvc1 · Answer

Well.

I think this depends on what the person did to you. Why did you block this person in the first place?

From the way I see it you may not be able to be friends anymore. No one said you could be friends again. And that's up to you to decide.

But I also think that you can't be enemies forever you know. Making up doesn't mean friends. But you can tolerate each other because trust me on this one. The world is a very small place.

Lastly wouldn't it be even more awkward if that person would come talking to you rondamly when she or he sees you in a store or on the streets?

Either way the final choice is always up to you. We can't decide for you only give a simple opinion.

Poppykate · Answer

I really hate these politics of blocking and unblocking. I am usually friends with everyone unless a person has been particularly offensive or hurtful.

LemiaOfTheCodes · Answer

Unblock them at your discretion they might appear to have changed or repentent but apperences and be disching.

triff · Answer

Unblocking you is completely different to the reasons why you blocked them If If your difference can be worked out between you then great if not the block can be resumed

dejenero · Answer

Depened on you tbh don't bring that person back in ur life just because they want u in their life Remind urself why u blocked the person and ask urself if ur ready to unblock the person

Juxtapose · Answer

No way. If you block me, I'm going to block you back  for life . People should think more carefully before burning bridges.

Likes2drive · Answer

It’s always good to show that you can be the bigger person and let things go so there is no harm in it

Jamie05rhs · Answer

I think you should, man. Reconciliation is a beautiful thing. Everyone deserves a second chance. #peaceandlove

SavageGirl101 · Answer

Hell no keep them blocked they shouldn’t have blocked u

Unit1 · Answer

I don't bother doing that. To me blocking is a one way street.

Lycirian · Answer

Look this is easy, just move on and forget this person. You investing time for bullshit and that's the reality.

chica296 · Answer

It's up to you, do you really want to talk to this person? Or did you move on?  You should do what you feel like.

Anonymous · Answer

It's totally up to you.. Just let it go... ignore the request and simply continue on with your life

Silverio_Stieger · Answer

Naaaah you shouldn't. Stands for what you think, not others.

talulahbee · Answer

If u want to do it, if u don't don't. No reason to make things more complicated than they need to be. If u want to make up, do it. Just have good boundaries.

007kingifrit · Answer

the answer is almost always yes, its too easy to block people, it cuts us off and puts us in echo chambers. i only do it after they demonstrate they are irredeemable

Pete671 · Answer

They made the first move for reconciliation, yes unblock them, but acquatinces only, at least at first,,,

Anonymous · Answer

i don't think it's awkward at all. I don't like blocking because it kills communication, which is one of the most important things about being human.

Sthgjstlikethis · Answer

I guess you can always try? What's the harm in trying? Are second chances really that bad? Sadface

Avicenna · Answer

I think you should, yes

henlousers · Answer

You should probably give them a chance even when you see no point. It may be worth the try.

monkeynutts · Answer

Nope fuck em. Tell her to go eat a bag of dicks.

Fuentes · Answer

Fuck that bitch leave em blocked

msc545 · Answer

Not just because they unblocked you.

Sabretooth · Answer

how much does this person mean to you?

legalboxers · Answer

nope.. I wouldn't

bonus2543 · Answer

nahhhh

Gedaria · Answer

Yes...

jevvo · Answer

Nope

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