Do you need to unfriend your ex on social media?

QUESTION

Hi Kiara,

It's been quite a while since I broke up with my boyfriend. Despite my unwillingness, I glanced at his social media posts. I'm unsure whether to keep following him on all social media sites or if I should unfollow or unfriend him. Could you please guide me?

Love,

Julie!

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ANSWER

Hi Julie,

Occasionally, dealing with the aftermath of a breakup can be more difficult than experiencing the breakup itself. Nowadays, it's pretty common to ask yourself should I unfriend my ex? The reason for this is that you either want to get rid of them or want to re-integrate them into your life.

If you want to unfriend your ex, consider how this will affect your well-being.

Do you think following or unfollowing your ex would make a difference to your life or the healing process?

Don't do it immediately. Rather than spending time on social media, take some time to reflect!

It's okay to unfriend your ex only if their presence is hindering your healing process and you can't move on from them. It is especially wise to burn bridges if you were involved in an unhealthy relationship. It will keep you in limbo if you don't do it. Meanwhile, if you still respect one another, you can work on improving yourself in the future.

Leaving your ex is all it takes! No harsh feelings, no radical actions, just let him go. All situations and relationships are unique, so there is no one-size-fits-all answer.

Warm hugs,

Kiara!