This article was co-authored by Amy Chan and by How.com.vn staff writer, Luke Smith, MFA. Amy Chan is a Relationship Coach based in New York, New York. She is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing after the end of a relationship. She has over 12 years of experience helping clients work on their relationships with strategies rooted in the psychology and science of relationships and personal development. Her team of psychologists and coaches at Renew Breakup Bootcamp has helped hundreds of individuals in just 7 years of operation, and the Bootcamp has been featured on CNN, Vogue, the New York Times, and Fortune. Her book based on her work, Breakup Bootcamp, was published in 2020 and was featured by the New York Times.
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To block or not to block, that is the question. Our online connections often mean that even after we part ways with a significant other, we still have more choices to make. One of those choices is whether or not you should cut ties on social media, too. Will it hurt their feelings? Does it make you look petty? Is it too much? The bottom line is protecting your own peace and mental health. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive list of reasons you should block your ex, reasons you might not, and a final evaluation to help you make the decision. It’s hard, we know, but we’re here to make it a little less difficult.
Things You Should Know
- Block your ex if seeing their online activity causes you any stress or negatively impacts your mental health.
- Block your ex if they’re trying to contact you without your permission or you feel the need to move on.
- Don’t block your ex if the 2 of you are on good terms or you’re comfortable with online interaction with them
- Don’t block your ex if you have kids or other important responsibilities together.
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References
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/screaming-the-void/202108/putting-end-the-blocking-game-your-phone
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- ↑ https://www.insider.com/always-delete-your-ex-off-social-media-expert-advice-2020-12
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- ↑ https://www.bolde.com/should-i-block-my-ex-9-things-to-consider-to-help-you-decide/
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- ↑ https://www.insider.com/always-delete-your-ex-off-social-media-expert-advice-2020-12
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