Use a variety of social media so your ex is more likely to see your posts or pics. Don’t post too many pictures or photos of you with lots of different people. You want to tease your ex with the idea that you are with someone else—not that you’re desperate.
If your ex posts on social media, don’t engage! When your ex sees that you’re not reacting to any of their posts, they’ll think you’re over them. They might even regret breaking it off.
Remember that you’re not interacting with your ex on social media, but you can totally comment on their friends’ accounts. This shows your ex that you’re still active on social media—you’re just choosing to ignore them.
Nothing says you’ve moved on like actually moving on. Don’t forget to post pictures on Instagram so your ex is sure to see them.
If your ex asks how you’re doing, let them know about a few things that are going well in your life but don’t exaggerate. Try to appear genuine and happy.
Keep your social media presence positive—no mentioning the breakup or sad feelings, just light, bubbly, optimistic posts.
Skip the super dressy or really revealing outfits so it doesn’t look like you’re trying too hard.
When you accomplish even small goals, like running a mile or hiking a trail, it can feel like a huge achievement that you should be proud of.
If your ex hears from a mutual acquaintance about what you’ve been doing or sees the new you on social media, they’ll probably be impressed at how you’re taking care of yourself. You don’t have to make huge changes to make an impact. Maybe just getting a manicure will make you feel better.
Date other people with caution. If the ultimate goal is to get your ex back, then dating someone else might actually push them away. You don’t want to sabotage your chances of getting back together if that is what you want. You might find that you lose interest in your ex if your new relationship is going well. Give yourself permission to move on and let your ex go.
Even if your ex doesn’t hear about all the things you’ve been up to, don’t worry. It’s important that you don’t let your ex hold you back from doing things you’ve always wanted to.
