Jealousy, nostalgia or self-esteem boost? Why ex-lovers stalk each other on social media

29.01.2025 21:53

Only a few people don’t follow their ex-partner’s page after a breakup.

Even those who deny it most likely visit their ex-lover's page at least once a month.

This is a completely normal phenomenon if the past relationship meant something to the person.

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But there are several reasons why people do this.

Supporting self-esteem

One of the common reasons is related to trying to find even the slightest evidence that the ex-partner is unhappy after the breakup.

Each person sets their own criteria for confirming or refuting their guesses.

The point of such behavior is to try to maintain self-esteem.

Nostalgia

This motivation usually occurs a considerable time after the breakup. Who doesn't like to indulge in nostalgia?

Curiosity

This is also a popular reason why a person spies on an ex-partner's account.

First of all, you need to check whether this person has found a new love, how he spends his time, what’s new with him.

Hope dies last

Sometimes it happens that a person wants to restore a relationship, but does not know where to start.

Monitoring your ex's social media helps you work out tactics and find something to latch onto. Whether the attempt will be successful is a separate question.

Dmitry Bobrov Author: Dmitry Bobrov Editor of Internet resources


Content
  1. Supporting self-esteem
  2. Nostalgia
  3. Curiosity
  4. Hope dies last