The conclusion of a romantic relationship is typically signaled by a breakup. Nevertheless, there are instances where your former partner may resist this outcome and attempt to maintain contact. In such situations, it becomes important to be able to identify signs that indicate your ex still harbors emotions for you.
These signs may not always be clear, and you need to pay attention to understand them. For example, if you notice some strange behavior, such as your partner commenting on your picture on social media, liking your posts, asking your friends about you, or spending time around your house or office. In that case, it suggests that your ex may want to reconnect or rekindle the relationship.
So, if you find such behavioral patterns in your partner after a breakup, read this post to explore more about it. Know the signs that suggest your ex loves and desires you even after your relationship has ended.
Signs Your Ex Still Has Feelings For You
Moving on is not as easy as it sounds, especially when you’ve been in a relationship for quite a while or when you truly loved each other. Some can move on by making an effort, while some find it hard to let go. Your ex-partner may be one such person if they show the signs listed below:
1. They keep texting or calling you
Is your ex-partner’s desire to stay in contact with you the most evident indicator that they still harbor feelings for you? It’s a possibility. Though they might have no intentions of getting back together with you, they might still show some interest. They may message or call you to inquire how you are or just to talk.
If they are trying to be in contact with you long after the breakup, it may indicate they are still attached and may care about you or have feelings for you.
Nonetheless, caring doesn’t always mean that they are longing to have you back in their life. So, unless they tell you directly, don’t assume anything.
2. They follow you on social media
If your former partner is consistently keeping tabs on your social media activities, it may suggest that they are still emotionally attached and have not moved on. This conduct implies their curiosity about various aspects of your life, such as whether you’ve embarked on a new relationship, your current relationship status, and your overall well-being since the end of the relationship.
All these signs signify that they might have some feelings for you. But they don’t say whether or not they want you back.
3. They don’t return your stuff
As a means of moving forward, individuals often delete pictures of their former partners and remove their possessions after a breakup. However, if your ex is reluctant to return your belongings, you may need to acknowledge that they intend to keep your items even after the relationship has ended.
This behavior could indicate they have not accepted the breakup. It might also be possible that they are giving you subtle hints that they want to make things work between the two of you. Or they want to hold on to your things to keep remembering you.
4. They contact your friends, or their friends contact you
Do you get messages or calls from your ex’s friends asking you questions such as ’how are you?’ ’how is life?’ or statements like ’you seem to be happy’ or ’how well you have moved on.’
That could mean your ex yearns to know about you but doesn’t dare to contact you directly.
They could be missing you but do not want to convey their feelings. Similarly, your ex might be contacting your friends as well, to know about your well-being. Such behavior shows that they are still intrigued and at least want some reaction from you.
5. They get jealous or want to make you feel jealous
You can’t erase all your feelings or affection for your ex-partner overnight. Even after you break up, you may have some feelings for them that you cannot brush aside. One such feeling is jealousy, which your ex will have if they still love you.
They might feel jealous because you have moved on, or they might try to make you feel insecure by sending you happy pictures with friends or a new partner.
6. They repeatedly block and unblock you
After the breakup, your ex blocks you. Well, that says that they do not want to communicate. But then they unblock you after a week or so. That means they have opened a channel of communication. But neither they nor you initiate the conversation.
And again, they block you. If the cycle of blocking and unblocking repeats, it might mean your ex has feelings and may still be drawn to you but is unsure what to do about it. You don’t have to feel obligated to respond or react to this. Just give them some space and time, and they might heal. Taking a break in a relationship could help.
7. They drunk dial you
If your ex is getting drunk and calling you even after your breakup, it could mean that they still have embers of passion for you. Whether they appreciate you, blame you, show anger, or sound depressed, they have you on their mind, and that’s why they dialed your number.
Even random messages from your ex suggest that they still miss you. But because they are not completely in their senses, you can’t be sure.
8. Their conversations are all about you
Post-breakup, you happen to bump into your ex and start talking. That’s when you realize that the conversation is all about you. They start to revisit the pleasant times you both have shared, they recall your good and bad habits, they confess something they did while you were together, or they just smile thinking about those times.
If they’re only interested in talking about you instead of telling you about their own life, they probably still have feelings for you. If they do, they will only bring up the good things about you, whether or not they intend to repair the damaged bond.
