Hey there, Ex.
I know you probably saw that block notification and thought, Wow, that was dramatic. Maybe you even rolled your eyes, chuckled to yourself, or sent a screenshot to the group chat with some snarky comment like, Guess I finally won!
But let’s be real—you’re also a little curious.
Maybe you refreshed my profile one last time and saw Nothing to see here. Maybe you tried texting, only to get that cold, gray “Not Delivered.” Maybe you hit me up on a different account, trying to see if I’d slip up. (Spoiler alert: I won’t.)
And now, here you are, reading this. Because deep down, you want to know why you got blocked.
So let me do you a favor and clear it up.
It’s Not About You (But Also, It Is)
First things first—this isn’t some dramatic, petty act of revenge. Blocking isn’t about punishing you or getting the last word. Trust me, if I wanted revenge, I’d have done something much more creative than simply pressing a button.
Blocking you wasn’t some grand announcement like, I hope this ruins your day! It wasn’t a cry for attention. It was a decision. A boundary. A form of self-respect.
But since you’re wondering, let me spell it out for you.
1. Because I Actually Like My Peace
Let’s talk about what happens when you don’t block your ex.
- You keep checking their page like it’s a news update.
- You overanalyze every little thing—new follower? Cryptic quote? Who’s that in the background of their story?!
- You convince yourself you’re fine, even though you’re spiraling at 2 AM, trying to decode their Spotify playlist.
It’s exhausting.
Blocking you isn’t about being bitter—it’s about being done. It’s about protecting my peace instead of letting my mind become a reality TV show starring you, your new fling, and my poor, overthinking brain.
I don’t need the what-ifs, the maybes, or the should I text first? moments. I need silence. And, funny enough, that’s what the block button gives me.
2. Because I Know My Weaknesses
Look, I’d love to sit here and act like I’m superhuman—like I have the emotional restraint of a monk. But let’s be honest: I don’t.
I know myself.
If I keep you unblocked, there’s a solid chance I’ll wake up one morning and do something stupid. Like respond to your Hey, how have you been? text (which, let’s be real, is just a gateway to chaos).
Or worse—convince myself that we can be friends.
Spoiler: We can’t. At least, not right now. Maybe not ever. And that’s okay.
I’d rather remove the temptation completely than sit here battling my own worst instincts.
3. Because Nostalgia is a Liar
You know how when you scroll through old photos, your brain conveniently forgets all the bad moments? How suddenly, all those nights of crying, overthinking, and feeling unappreciated just vanish, leaving behind only the highlight reel?
Yeah, nostalgia is a scam.
If I don’t block you, I’ll fall right into its trap. I’ll see your name pop up and forget why we didn’t work. I’ll start romanticizing the good times and conveniently ignoring the fact that those good times came with a whole lot of bad.
Blocking you is my way of saying, Nice try, nostalgia. Not today.
4. Because I Deserve to Move On—Fully
Moving on isn’t just about deleting photos and unfollowing accounts. It’s about emotional freedom. It’s about clearing space for new energy, new experiences, and—dare I say it—new love.
But if I keep you around, even in the digital sense, I’m keeping one foot in the past. And that’s not fair—to me or to my future.
If I don’t block you, I’ll hesitate when someone new asks me out. I’ll compare them to you. I’ll hold back because, deep down, I’ll be waiting for you to pop back in.
I’m not doing that to myself anymore.
5. Because You Don’t Deserve Unlimited Access to Me
One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves after a breakup is that we owe each other a friendship. That we should stay in touch. That blocking is somehow immature.
But here’s the thing—we’re not together anymore. And that means I don’t owe you anything.
Not my presence.
Not my updates.
Not a front-row seat to my healing.
You don’t get to casually lurk on my life while I work on moving forward. You don’t get VIP access to my progress. You don’t get to waltz back in when it’s convenient for you.
I’ve revoked that privilege.
6. Because I Know You Too Well
Maybe you’re reading this, nodding along, thinking, Wow, that’s actually mature of them. Maybe you’re even feeling a little impressed.
And maybe, just maybe, you’re considering sending that I respect your decision text.
Nice try.
See, I know you. I know your patterns. I know the cycle.
You’ll check in. You’ll test the waters. You’ll act like you’ve changed. Maybe you even have. But I’ve seen this movie before, and I know how it ends.
I’m not interested in reruns.
So, What Now?
Now? You move on. I move on. We live our separate lives, just as we’re meant to.
Maybe one day, our paths will cross again. Maybe we’ll be strangers who share a nod across the room. Maybe we’ll laugh about all of this in some distant future.
Or maybe… we’ll stay exactly as we are—two people who once meant the world to each other, but who are now simply lessons in each other’s past.
Either way, I’ll be okay.
And I hope you will be, too.
Sincerely,
The One Who Finally Chose Themselves.
