What Happens When You Block Your Ex On Social Media | Samantha Popp | Relationship Expert

[@samanthapopp]

Is this making sense? If it is, type GLOW in the comments below

[@walkyria1]

I blocked him everywhere... I feel free. It feels great!

[@samanthapopp]

Yaaaaas queen 👑

[@deepikadeepika5518]

I'm also block really I'm happy

[@eliefosso7215]

I blocked her everywhere it’s a great feeling not having to see them

[@samanthapopp]

@@eliefosso7215 you go babe! That’s awesome ♥️♥️♥️

[@نۅره-ز8ث]

I blocked him after 9 months of no contact,, I think it’s enough

[@kikibite2043]

I’m not a blocker, but found myself looking at his posts, wondering if he viewed my story, posting things for him.. etc. Even though I was in no contact, I wasn’t moving on and I decided enough was enough. I had to protect myself from myself and I feel so FREE. At first I was worried about what he would think and if my decision would hurt him, but he didn’t care about my feelings when he left so why should I care now? He left me, so he lost his right to know what was going on in my life.

[@samanthapopp]

Yes! This is so amazing! You must feel so proud of yourself! Good for you ♥️♥️♥️

[@thenightprincess1730]

Thanks your comment make me more sure about delete my ex instagram. I decided unfriend my ex instagram, because i get uncomfortable when he always see my stories & like my post. Not to be mean but for my mental health :/ kinda weird just unfriend can make my emotion feel better

[@samanthapopp]

@@thenightprincess1730 it can totally feel weird and that’s normal and also VERY common! You’re not alone and the more you work on yourself the better off you will be! Believe me I’ve learned from my own experiences

[@thelocaalora]

I have to agree with you. He broke up with me and that hurt me so deeply cuz he was pretending to like me. I put so much effort into the relationship but he didn't. After he broke up with me, for the first month he was ignoring my posts / stories, but after two months, he started seeing my stories, so I started watching his. Anyway, I found myself in a position where I was posting just to see if he watched my story, but I was posting for him and not for me. At some point at did reach out to him, and he completely ignore me, So I decided to move on and blocked him.

[@ariaarulasan]

You women are really funny. Children in an adult's body.

[@stacystanley3311]

I unfriended him first and then blocked him. He doesn't deserve to know what's going on in my life.

[@moonshineall4152]

I block my ex cause I want to heal

[@samanthapopp]

Good for you!

[@hafidhafid7902]

Right move

[@lalyndalong4341]

It hurts but I had to block to move on without being curious or tempted. I didn't want him to think he won at first..but I just forever blocked him. Not that it matters to him. I did it for me.

[@aiveeloveskopi]

An ex blocks you simply because he/she doesn't want to see your face anymore. People call it "bitter," but for me it was therapeutic af. Block and never look back 💖

[@samanthapopp]

Others are always going to have an opinion about whatever choice you make so I love that you’re not listening to them and focusing on what is good for you ♥️♥️♥️

[@madj7152]

My abusive ex has the same last name as yours. I get scared just by seeing it.

[@samanthapopp]

@@madj7152 eventually it won’t be scary to see it ♥️♥️

[@priyasindhu5734]

I agree..

[@kikibite2043]

This. I found myself always looking to see if he viewed my stories and even no contact, I wasn’t moving on. So I decided enough was enough and blocked him. I once heard something that summed up my mindset perfectly: “Protect yourself from yourself”

[@itsniyademi]

caught my ex cheating and after communicating he was still lying about other things. i considered MAYBE being friends but i knew that wasn’t a good idea because he’s a liar. so i woke up this and blocked him on everything. it feels so good and free. i don’t have to worry about if he’s checking on what i’m doing, or if he “still cares” sure, i might think about him but it wont hurt as bad seeing him or what he’s doing. i have to protect my heart.

[@samanthapopp]

Yes protect yourself 🙌🏻🙌🏻 that’s what matters is your feelings and moving on without them!

[@joejeb988]

You block or unblock life will go on , it doesn't stop on any single person

[@katrostorm3075]

I honestly love blocking people, especially my X's. I'm too hot to handle for most anyway. I'm focused on my career and work. Once I drop them off in the Goodwill clothing container(a little harsh) I don't look back. If I come across them store or supermarket and someone else is wearing them... cool😎 I'm happy, they're happy, and we're all happy.😊 I'm a blocker. When they're gone, pretty much they're gone.

[@samanthapopp]

I love that you call yourself a blocker! That’s so awesome and I’m glad to see that it helps you move forward from past relationships so you can focus on yourself

[@TheMsSimone]

Love how you explained this!!!

[@stuartharber1979]

I know I should, she broke up with me and took up with someone else the very next day and it hurt so much more, I asked her to block me on Facebook as I was too weak to do then she just didn't do it, wouldn't block me anywhere but refused to talk to me at the same time. She basically broke my heart then took great pleasure in me embarrassing myself, I had to block her as my mental wellbeing was in serious trouble by allowing her to have a hold on me. I really wanted her back but she had no intention of fixing things so I blocked over everything apart from WhatsApp. It was tough but I had to do what was right for me and not her ego

[@samanthapopp]

It is a tough decision to make especially if you have conflicting emotions and or thoughts challenging you not to but I hope you’re doing much better now and just know you have so much ahead of you! ♥️♥️♥️

[@Drbolbolpilote]

Same happened here, blocking her dirty ego everywhere was the best favour l could make myself moving forward with my new life, which turned out to be a happier one without her around.

[@jeffboggs1528]

I agree with you solution. I have tried several times to work on something with her to bring back the once in a lifetime relationship we had.. She hasn't even tried to get us back together. I don't know if it was right or wrong but, I went ahead and blocked her and her family out of FB, I just don't know.

[@gwenwilson2787]

I blocked him and legit feel great !

[@samanthapopp]

Good for you Gwen! I’m so happy to hear you felt it was a good decision for you ♥️♥️

[@hayaalmutairi1003]

The best video so far about blocking your ex! You’re so right! Block him to protect myself and never care about what the hell he thinks about me!!

[@samanthapopp]

Yas queen! Focus on you and what you think about yourself ♥️♥️

[@aliciav63]

I blocked him everywhere He discarded me but offered to be friends!!! Wtf?!?! I said nooooo Blocked everythingggggg even on my phone He could easily contact me from fake unblocked accounts but hasnt ... obviously that shows me exactly the situation .... its over I will never go back if he ever came around ...its been 2 months it hurts still but im coping better now I did it to also helped me exactly !! Thank you!!

[@samanthapopp]

You are so welcome! I’m glad to hear you’re doing better and even if they try to contact you from a new account you can always block that one too. Don’t feel guilty about protecting your peace

[@user-yi7td2sq9b]

It wasn't a bad breakup. We tried being friends, but that felt like roleplaying as a couple. I broke off the friendship, but kept her on social media. Seeing her stories, and posting stories just to see her viewing it felt like too much and broke my heart. I had to unfriend her.

[@ghenuine]

May I ask how is it now?

[@joeS163]

I’m the one that’s been deleted, and I can’t lie, it’s devastating. The relationship wasn’t bad, and even after we’ve broken up, neither of us hate each other. But she knows how much I wanted try and make it work, and how much I love her. I’m desperate to get her back, and I am genuinely so lost.

[@samanthapopp]

I’m sending you lots of loving and healing vibes your way. Breakups can be tough but focusing on trying to get your ex back when they don’t want that is a true waste of your energy and love when you could put that love and energy into yourself and what you want to do

[@chandantaneja6388]

@@samanthapopp thanks for your Words.

[@SpYdErFrK]

I blocked her to keep me from digging into her life and creep on her profile. I needed to separate myself and get rid of that temptation. I had to. I was so entangled with her it was hurting me. Bad. I'm doing this for a period of time to undo this, I feel I have to do this. She got stupid mad at me when I did. I didn't block her cell number. So she can text me if she wants. GLOW.

[@samanthapopp]

Hey that’s totally ok! Setting boundaries is so important to protect yourself and help you move on

[@E-5-Spyder]

@@samanthapopp but what if i don't want to move on? i sense that she pushed me away because she got scared of what we COULD be and that as I tried to make adjustments to balance our relationship, it terrified her.

[@samanthapopp]

@@E-5-Spyder it can be a difficult choice to make if you’re hoping to get back together. But honestly do you want to wait around to see if they’ll change their mind and come back to you? You could be waiting in agony for a long time or you can choose to move on and if they come back, cool. If not, you’re doing you

[@E-5-Spyder]

@@samanthapopp I actually came to a decision over the weekend. I had left her cell number unblocked and we hadn't texted or messaged in almost 3-4 days (not long I know for the No Contact efforts to have any real affect) I sent a short, polite text telling her that a thought over the weekend had run through my head, reminding me of her. I couldn't stop smiling. I got a very curt "Please leave me alone" reply, so I dropped it. As I get distance from it, I feel in my gut I made the right move

[@E-5-Spyder]

@@samanthapopp There's this promise that I made her, which I feel bad about, because I told her, I swore that we could be friends if one or either of us decided to walk away. and technically if one decides to break it off, then we must both walk away to a point; but it was too close, too painful, too easy for me to creep on her facebook and see this rebound relationship she entered into. I felt jealousy, anger, and I realized how negatively I was reacting to this situation. I knew I needed to do this to protect my sanity.

[@ronellwowjames9491]

This helped so much with my healing process, thank you

[@samanthapopp]

I’m so happy to hear that!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@marsattacks1979]

Experiencing a breakup, followed by being blocked and deleted, is incredibly challenging. It means a total rejection, denying any chance for a softer closure. In most cases, I believe in handling such situations with more grace. Maintaining my dignity and self-respect is paramount and I respect others' choices to block or delete as they want. No stalking, no begging, no regrets on my side: just learning, improving and moving forward. Someone's decision to cut all ties abruptly says more about their issues than it does about me.

[@katrostorm3075]

How come all my ex's have therapists?? Am I attracted to crazy women with issues?? I honestly get sick of them telling me what their therapist thinks is going on in our relationship... That's a big red flag for me 🇨🇳

[@samanthapopp]

Therapy can be an incredible tool but it’s hard for a therapist to give feedback to someone on any problem they have because they only hear what the person tells them. That’s the downside to therapy is they get to see parts of it and may not get the whole story but there’s nothing wrong with going to see a therapist to heal from whatever they need to work through. That can be tough but for me that shows they care about the relationship enough to bring up issues with you to bring them to your attention. I also don’t know you or your partner on a personal level so even it can be difficult for me to say “this is what’s going on”. I love to encourage my clients to talk to their partner because open and honest communication is the first main ingredient to any relationship

[@katrostorm3075]

@@samanthapopp that makes a whole lot of sense to me. 1 I agree 100% I feel better already lol you are a couple therapist

[@samanthapopp]

@@katrostorm3075 haha I wish I could claim that title but thank you ☺️

[@sxnity898]

I hate my ex for mentally and emotionally abusing me. I told i her i hate her and then she blocked me because of the mental abuse and emotional abuse she has done to me

[@sxnity898]

That was after we broke up

[@samanthapopp]

I’m sending you lots of healing and loving vibes. Living with the aftermath of an abusive relationship isn’t easy but I’ve done that too where I’ve said some terrible things to past abusers and it never made me feel any better. What did was to focus on myself, whether I needed to heal or just focus on my goals and future to move on with my life

[@Medennison123]

Ditch anchors in your life. Don’t think twice

[@samanthapopp]

Yes!!! 100%

[@animexnews39]

If ur are a dumper than blocking an ex would be easy at first but as times passes the dumper will eventually unblock them.

[@samanthapopp]

Yes that can happen as I’ve seen this occur in some individuals but it doesn’t always happen with the dumper removing the block from their ex

[@madj7152]

@@samanthapopp my ex punched me in the head. So no, he will be blocked forever. I don't wanna hear any sorry from him again.

[@samanthapopp]

@@madj7152 I’m so sorry to hear that happened to you 💔😩 you have every right to completely cut them off and block them forever to keep yourself safe in multiple ways. I also hope you have (or you are in the process of healing) healed from that both physically and mentally so you can live an incredible life ♥️♥️♥️

[@baphometbby]

I unfriended him after a bit over a month just because I didn’t want to embarrass myself and I wanted to make sure he wouldn’t see my posts or I could see his

[@samanthapopp]

I’m sure you have nothing to be embarrassed about and I hope setting that boundary made you feel much better! It felt better for me and my clients

[@jyp202]

why block? Just delete. For instance, say Instagram, click unfollow on their profile and on your follower's list, click remove. I didn't block my ex cause that would mean that my ex is living rent free on my blocked list

[@samanthapopp]

Interesting point. My clients have had more success in blocking their ex rather than just removing/deleting them because it makes it a little more difficult to go and see their profile and by then the desire to look is normally gone so they don’t look at their profile and keep going about their own business happily

[@thats_plenty]

Blocking them makes them miss you if you want that. It also makes it easy to unblock them if you start to miss them. Your exes for a reason and it is immature and probably better just deleting them. If they really want to speak to you they will find a way.

[@lisat5666]

I haven’t blocked him but he blocked me after I told him I didn’t want to see his posts or comments, we have a ton of mutual friends.

[@samanthapopp]

Well that works too because then you can’t see his profile but it really takes so much stress off you so you don’t have to hold your breath every time you open Facebook (or whatever social platform) and worry if you’ll see one of his posts

[@denisehutchins4499]

I deleted my abusive ex off social media and I changed my phone number

[@samanthapopp]

Yes you go queen 👑

[@mrreddington777]

Me and my ex tried for a second time till she disrespected me again and did the whole I’m done shit because she can’t handle an uncomfortable conversation. I took my stuff and left and she kicked me off social media. I ended up blocking her and it was a good decision. I’m more at peace since it was the second break up and this was on Tuesday. I’m moving on.

[@theprototype907]

I NORMALLY BLOCK MY EXES AFTER A BREAKUP, IT HELPS W MY HEALING. THIS TIME I DIDNT BLOCK MY EX “TRYING SOMETHING DIFFERENT “; HONESTLY ITS BEEN 6 WKS NO CONTACT AND I HONESTLY DONT FEEL I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HEAL PROPERLY BC I CONTINUE TO CHECK HIS PAGE. I BLOCKED HIM FOR MYSELF, IM READY TO HEAL AND MOVE ON. THIS HAS BEEN THE HARDEST AND MOST PAINFUL BREAKUP OF MY 39 YRS; EVEN MY DIVORCE. 8 YRS OF FRIENDSHIP, I REALLY THOUGHT HE WAS THE ONE.💔

[@samanthapopp]

Awe I’m sorry to hear you’ve been having a hard time! I hope now by blocking him it can help you fully heal from the past! Sending you so much love ♥️

[@theprototype907]

@@samanthapopp THANK YOU, YOU’RE A BLESSING TO US💜

[@samanthapopp]

@@theprototype907 you’re welcome ♥️ and you’re too kind 🥰

[@gelwinaraya1499]

I stalked her on her facebook after the no contact and I noticed that she unfriend me she messaged me on Feb 14 and now she unfriend me. What does it mean?

[@sabihapakistani6763]

i blocked him but he is pretending happy...😥😥 and i jealous 😥

[@samanthapopp]

Focus on yourself and maybe even a passion project you’ve been putting off for too long! Sending you so much love ♥️♥️♥️

[@mahiaggarwal6286]

@Sahiba , what i have seen is things work naturally also . He will not gonna give a fu*k till you don't over him . Even if you pretend that you forgot him and in your mind you are also behind him ,nature will not co-operate you . Don't care ,don't stalk him , don't give a fu*k what he is doing. Start living your own life ,create good things for urself . I can assure you that will be moment when he will really starts stalking you , missing you but that will be the moment when you not gonna even know that he is checking on you . Keep yourself so high that he can't reach to your level . No one wants to look down . People always look those who are high than them. But you will be becoming successful for you and not for him . So if i sum up in one line : JUST FOCUS ON YOURSELF, DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT HIM!! Tell yourself that he doesn't deserve to even be in my mind for a minute .

[@Technoirz]

I blocked her and she’s still trying to come back lol, hahahaha she broke it off this is hilarious, woman are crazy don’t listed to this advice

[@jamesbryant5762]

I would just block them and pretend their dead or don’t exist.

[@artisticthings7843]

Glow It really works❤

[@samanthapopp]

Yay so happy to hear that! ♥️♥️♥️

[@joelrodriguez2152]

I block my ex gf I don’t care what she does or doesn’t I don’t care for my ex she throw away a 10 month relationship so doesn’t matter to me n no friendship not feeding her ego. Sorry

[@georgewilliams8264]

Need to get closer to you mic please!!! 👌

[@samanthapopp]

Thanks for your feedback George

[@mikey8834]

That's all fine and dandy but isn't ghosting abusive. Sounds like that's what your suggesting.

[@samanthapopp]

I’m not sure how you think blocking an ex is considered abusive when it protects your mental state when you’re no longer together and then you can focus on yourself. If you’re dating someone and you ghost them that’s different but once you break up I wouldn’t say that’s ghosting in my opinion

[@thorantoine8979]

I broke up with my ex that was gonna be almost my bf but never reached that. The break up was mutual and his excuse is which is true, is that he has commitment issues, and we decided to stay friends.That happened 1 month ago yesterday I just read on his twitter that he has a new partner, and I thought I would be ok but then he posted a picture and I literally cried lmao haha. Like after 4 months of knowing each other and thinking that he would potentially be my boyfriend, he found someone new in 1 month like he declared is his new bf. That made me feel very shit. and I already blocked him and I kinda feel better after pressing the block button haha and also blocked him for my mental health so yeah!!!

[@samanthapopp]

Good for you love! Block his ass! You deserve so much better

[@lukasmenkhoff9035]

Hi Samantha, hope you’re well! Should I take it personally that my ex blocked me on her stories? I’m trying to understand the reasoning behind her actions. It was a sad breakup as due to her trust issues I had to cut off/distance myself from my friends, only to be dumped after doing everything I can to support her needs and be there for her. Devastating 😰

[@samanthapopp]

I encourage all my clients to not take ANYTHING personally because that means your ego is taking control. Focusing on yourself is going to do way more for your mindset and happiness than worrying about other people and what they think/why they do something. Hope that helps!

[@sachincnair2590]

Why??? Why do people get separated?? Why do you wanna be in a relationship if you are not sure about your future? Just for heartbreaks? Take your anger down and talk !! Talk and take some time off explain what you actually feel and solve it instead of building dreams together and leave when you fight.. people nowadays take break up and blocks as a fashion.. wtf.. pathetic

[@samanthapopp]

Unfortunately some people jump from relationship to relationship regardless if they are ready or ok (I did this because I didn’t want to be alone) and everyone has their own internal reasons why they get into a relationship when they don’t see it going long term or serious. But also everyone is struggling with their own demons and until they can work through their problems relationships can be tough when you don’t have a healthy relationship with yourself

[@jaDOREbella23]

I didn’t want to block him but he kept leading me on and the last time i tried to have a conversation he disrespected me and i was just over it… idk why i feel bad he ended up texting me from multiple other numbers asking why i blocked him and all that i wanted to give him a explanation but he didn’t care to hear me out the last time we talked but instead ignored me and was rude so owell i guess 😔

[@samanthapopp]

Sounds like a very toxic person that you don’t need! You will find someone much better that isn’t toxic and will always make you feel heard and seen

[@andreschavez977]

im confused. it was a 9 year relationship, we were each other's firsts in every way. 23 yrs old. i told her id block her when we broke up and she was cool about it but i feel like it was impulsive? maybe one day when i move on ill unblock her? whether or not we get back together i wish her the best but im confused if i should just unblock her and ignore her to show i have no real hard feelings.

[@samanthapopp]

The only person that can make that decision is you! I’m not going to say that you should do this or that but you can take what I say in my video and use it to trigger thoughts in your head to help you make the right choice for you!

[@y迪士尼在逃公主]

Why ex unblock me?

[@mariamaharaj6475]

It hurt to much to see him so I blocked him that's the only way I could have stayed away from him

[@samanthapopp]

Good for you!! 🙌🏻♥️

[@prakashjadhav3805]

Hi my name is Prakash jadhav I'm staying in Mumbai India and she was from other countries we meet at social media than we exchange our phone number we msg on what's aap daily msg she proposed to me and I accept her request but she at the time date 28/10/2020 and she blocked me on all social media 15/01/2021 from me something heartbroken think than she blocked me just passed 90days above I am following NC rule but not replying me from she now what I do plz suggestion me I waiting you're reply

[@akifnorsh2298]

I unfollow my ex at ig and unfriend,but we have quite numbers of mutual friends.. shoud i unfriend them too?

[@samanthapopp]

That’s a decision only you can make

[@kiddelraj3094]

Glow

[@Mytesmyth]

All these freaking softies in this comment section. I got my first restraining order on my 15th birthday instead of a cake from my parents. I ruined and mentally scarred all of my exes and I don’t regret it. Like the great Sith Lords of the past day “I am free when my chain are broken!” I did not want to rely on some stupid “karma” that doesn’t exist to get back at them. You want revenge DO IT YOURSELF a and so I did. My recent break up I screwed her up so bad she committed suicide for sharing her number to all 5,000 of my Facebook friends on my fake account! (At least I think she died, she deleted all her social media and I have not been able to find her in two years) but the idea of her death brings me peace and justice. Gentlemen don’t focus on these h*es. They say that she was never yours it’s just your turn and once that break up happens that quote then becomes true.

[@mrv9187]

That tongue ring says a lot

[@triplehsheartattack8515]

She belongs to the streets

[@tb22k]

😢😢❤

[@DF-xh5lc]

Why is it ok for a female to block an ex but not a male

[@rushrush1209]

I haven't heard anyone say that. It's completely fine for a male to block an ex.

[@savagetingz6959]

I hate blocking and usually I don’t, but this boy had a hold on me. One of those situations where I wanted something simply because it was hard to get.(he’s petty, a liar and plays too many games). Ima miss him from time to time but R.I.P to what we had…that bridge is now burnt. 🥹

[@savagetingz6959]

I hate blocking and usually I don’t, but this boy had a hold on me. One of those situations where I wanted something simply because it was hard to get.(he’s petty, a liar and plays too many games). Ima miss him from time to time but R.I.P to what we had…that bridge is now burnt. 🥹

[@samanthapopp]

I’m sending you so much love and healing right now ♥️

[@joelrodriguez2152]

I don’t care for my ex n my ex can burn in hell. I don’t care for her to me doesn’t matter what she does or doesn’t do she decide to stab me in the back I never want to be friends with my ex I block her for good i don’t care how she feel been block not my ploblem. Sorry not sorry