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Someone I was seeing ( but not anymore) thanked me for blocking them on WhatsApp...

29 replies

Redfox · 17/01/2021 14:09

Was seeing someone on and off last year anyway after much toing and froing, it came to an end and I did no contact since 2 November 2020.

He did send texts and Whatsapps that I ignored - they were usually every few weeks, and were pleasant, saying that he missed me etc. I did not respond to any of his messages.

I did not block him as I have not blocked anyone and I suppose I see it as a fairy aggressive act. However I accidentally opened one of his Whatsapp messages yesterday, and he saw that I opened it and sent another greetings and I did block him.

So then he texted me and said “thanks me for blocking me and wished me well and he would not bother me again’

I know I am giving this too much head space but this has really annoyed me, like i am doing him a favour... like he could not control himself. He could have blocked me.

I suppose deep down for some weird reason that I can not work out, I wanted him to miss me. I did fall for him but he was a fairly toxic jealous person and hurt me. So yes I am aware that maybe its about control on my part . Anyone explain the psychology behind his thanks?

OP posts:
partyatthepalace · 17/01/2021 22:44

He’s trying to manipulate you into contact, he’s not thanking you for anything.

Put him out of your mind. He sounds like an absolute bunny boiler and you sound v bad for each other. If this is a pattern for you, sort out some counselling.

AgentJohnson · 18/01/2021 09:42

He’s a bit of a dick but either you believe blocking is an aggressive act or not. I can not believe grown arse people act like this.

Lougle · 18/01/2021 09:48

He was being sarcastic and the text message was a (not particularly pleasant) way of saying "Got the message, won't contact you again."

formerbabe · 18/01/2021 09:53

Yeah it's a passive aggressive dig to try to open up a dialogue with you. He should have got the hint ages ago. Totally ignore and dobt over think.

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