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Is he coming back?

55 replies

anon990 · 08/04/2026 16:44

This might sound like I’m a bit crazy and even immature but basically I met this amazing guy in 2024. He was so good to me in every way. I messed it up and broke up with him but still talked to eachother now and again, in October he wanted to see me again so we did… and then he slowly drifted away told me he couldn’t see me anymore and wasn’t happy with himself. I think im anxious attached or something because I can’t let it go? Anyways he blocked me on everything expect instagram and I’ve requested to follow him a few times he just doesn’t accept it but doesn’t block the account either? Idk it gives me some kind of hope that he might give me another chance. Please don’t be rude to me.

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Girlwithavibe · 08/04/2026 16:46

You need to let him go and let him get on with his life u can't just dump someone then try and get them back you had your chance !!!!

anon990 · 08/04/2026 16:46

I literally asked for people not to be rude

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WallaceinAnderland · 08/04/2026 16:49

No, he won't be back. He's not interested in you and he has politely told you so.

anon990 · 08/04/2026 16:49

But why not block my insta I don’t get that part

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WallaceinAnderland · 08/04/2026 16:50

Why should he? He's not thinking about you, he's getting on with his life. You should do the same.

Tel12 · 08/04/2026 16:50

No, he's not coming back. For your own sake put this relationship behind you.

theresbeautyinwindysun · 08/04/2026 16:51

He’s clearly communicating he does not want to get back with you. It’s not a good situation if you think someone is interested unless they block you. Let him go and move on.

WorstPaceScenario · 08/04/2026 16:51

anon990 · 08/04/2026 16:49

But why not block my insta I don’t get that part

He hasn't accepted your request; why would he bother blocking you?

SomeTameGazelles · 08/04/2026 16:54

anon990 · 08/04/2026 16:49

But why not block my insta I don’t get that part

He probably hasn’t noticed! I have been on Instagram for years and I literally have no idea who is following me or has requested to follow me. He’s not interested. Let it go. Him not having blocked him you on Instagram isn’t some secret signal he’s still into you.

anon990 · 08/04/2026 16:56

He has definitely seen the requests as his pic has been changed etc just find it really hard to let it go as he was so nice and I was not in a good place

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Girlwithavibe · 08/04/2026 16:56

No one is being rude ! Sometimes there is no point beating round the bush and this post is one of those times u clearly want him and he .clearly is getting on with his life ! Not being blocked by someone on socials means nothing !

SomeTameGazelles · 08/04/2026 16:57

anon990 · 08/04/2026 16:56

He has definitely seen the requests as his pic has been changed etc just find it really hard to let it go as he was so nice and I was not in a good place

No one can do anything about this but you. He’s made his lack of interest extremely plain. Whether he’s ‘nice’ or not is irrelevant.

LadyTable · 08/04/2026 16:58

anon990 · 08/04/2026 16:49

But why not block my insta I don’t get that part

Because he's an adult.

Adults just tend to continue going through life without feeling the need to block people they can happily ignore.

WallaceinAnderland · 08/04/2026 16:59

anon990 · 08/04/2026 16:56

He has definitely seen the requests as his pic has been changed etc just find it really hard to let it go as he was so nice and I was not in a good place

Ok, he's seen the requests and not acccepted them. That tells you he's not interested. I don't know what else you expect people to say.

Endofyear · 08/04/2026 16:59

In my experience, men who want to be with you don't play games or give mixed messages - they call, they text, they ask you out. Any man who is not doing this is just not interested.

ProudAmberTurtle · 08/04/2026 17:02

Sorry hon - he's moved on. You now need to.

Viviennemary · 08/04/2026 17:04

No it doesnt look like he is coming back. You could take the bull by the horns and send him a message saying you're sorry you broke up with him and you'd like to see him again (I wouldn't advise doing this). But it will probably only make you feel worse. I think that's it.

UpDownAllAround1 · 08/04/2026 17:11

stop stalking him and move on

RipleyGreen · 08/04/2026 17:14

No, he isn’t coming back. He hasn’t blocked you because he’s indifferent to you, it’s just not on his radar to make a statement.

Catza · 08/04/2026 17:28

My relationship with my ex ended ten months ago and I literally never want to see him or speak to him again. I feel no need to block him whatsoever. I don't know why I would. He is irrelevant to me.

anon990 · 08/04/2026 17:29

I think he’s found someone new I just learnt but I seen him on hinge less than a month ago so has to be very new.. that hurts tho I wish I didn’t fuck it up

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SummerInSun · 08/04/2026 17:31

I think you are falling for the “mirroring fallacy” (at least I think it’s called that). Because you are thinking about him a lot and reading something meaningful into the non-blocking, you are assuming he is in the mirror situation of thinking about you equally and sending you a signal. But actually, that’s a fantasy you have created in your own head. You’ve stated the objective facts here 1) he told you he wasn’t interested, 2) he blocked you in various places, 3) he’s ignored your Instagram requests. You need to look at those facts, not the story you’ve built in your imagination.

ChickenBananaBanana · 08/04/2026 17:33

Girl you are making stuff up in your head. If a man wants you he will let you know. You're reading magical signals that don't exist.

Lostworlds · 08/04/2026 17:39

I think you need to see it a different way- you tried two times to make something work and for him, it just didn’t click.

I know it’s hard but you need to move on for yourself and for him. Stop hoping and expecting him to come back.

The best thing you can do is block him. I know it will be hard but it will stop you constantly checking his page.

I think you should work on yourself, be single for a while and try focus on finding ways to ease your anxiety.

FreeRider · 08/04/2026 17:44

anon990 · 08/04/2026 16:46

I literally asked for people not to be rude

As you are finding out with this bloke...

Asking ain't getting.