WhatsApp blocked contact

[Coincidentally]

Hi I know that this this a ‘tech’ question but am feeling emotional. I have c lots of friends in common with the man who I was with for 18months and then ghosted me. It has been painful but can mostly avoid him and am coming to terms with the situation a year later. I know he is regretting the break but I don’t want him back and am trying to move on.
We are in a couple of WhatsApp groups with mutual friends and I really don’t want to see his posts (he doesn’t post often but it stings when he does, though they are anodyne posts about mutual hobby.)
I have removed him from my contacts but obviously still see his posts. If I block him -will I still see his posts on the group and will he see mine?
I don’t want to leave the group as they are friends.
Thanks - just hurting cos woke up to see a post on there from him

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, the WhatsApp help says

"Blocking a contact won’t stop that user from seeing your messages in a group you both participate in, and you’ll see their messages in that group as well. Please don't participate in groups with people you don't wish to communicate with."

It's a bit pants really huh, maybe one day they'll change that.

@GeorgeZip I wouldn't hold your breath.

I can see how in this situation it would help the OP, but imagine if the bloke was the 'leader/coach' in a group, someone would miss out on a lot of information. Also not appropriate in a work situation.

i guess it would work if it was optional.

@Coincidentally

if it's hurting you this much in the group chat, how is it in person? Maybe you just need to move away from 'the group' and meet other people?

crap but it's sometimes the only way.

Thank you -yes I know loads of other people -may that we share an interest that makes a it difficult never to meet.