When you’ve broken up with a partner it can be difficult to understand some of the actions of the person you once shared your life with.
One example that often comes up is when they add you back on Facebook.
What exactly does it mean when your ex adds you back on Facebook? When your ex adds you on Facebook after having split up with you, it’s usually a sign of regret about the breakup. It’s a sign of them wanting to contact you in order to talk about the relationship or get back together.
When someone breaks up with you, they usually block you because they don’t want to see you in their social media life anymore.
If they add you back on Facebook it’s because they have changed their mind about the breakup.
However, it’s not always the case, and in this post, I’m going to explain why exes sometimes add back on Facebook.
Here are a couple of options…
What Does It Mean When Your Ex Adds You on Facebook?
Below I will list the most common reasons for your ex to add you on Facebook after the breakup.
Your Ex Regrets Breaking Up
This is the most common reason that your ex sends you a message on Facebook.
The person you were in a relationship with has changed their mind about the breakup and wants to get back together.
They have recognized that they have made a mistake which is why they want to add you on Facebook.
This is to show you that they want to talk about the relationship.
Your ex is hoping that you also have feelings of regret and want to get back together.
They may be desperate to get back together with you and so they are sending you a friend request and possibly even messages on Facebook.
Your Ex Misses You
When you have been in a relationship with someone for a long time, you form bonds with them that are hard to break.
Therefore, it’s not at all uncommon for your ex to miss you after the breakup.
They are hoping that by seeing your life in your Facebook profile, you will miss them too and want to get back with them.
After all, once you have been with a partner for many years, it’s empowering to see a picture of their life without you.
They’re Lonely and They Hope You’ll Come Back
Sometimes people who break up with their partners on Facebook are not sure if they made the right decision.
They hope that maybe you’ll come back.
Your ex might have realized that you were ‘The One’ and they don’t know how to reverse the situation.
They might want to be with you and by adding you on Facebook they hope that you will do the same.
Sometimes you truly don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone and they regret losing you.
They’re Scared of Losing You
When you split up with someone on Facebook it makes them feel as if they have lost you forever.
There’s almost nothing scarier than being on Facebook and being blocked from someone you have been in a relationship with.
In addition, the sense of loss can be so intense that people will put themselves out there so that you might reconsider the breakup.
Your Ex Still Loves You Very Much
When your ex adds you back on Facebook, it’s sometimes because they love you and still want to be with you.
Your ex will add you back on Facebook in order to let you know that they still love and care about you.
Because who knows…
Maybe you will feel the same way about them and want to get back with them.
Your Ex is Using Facebook as an Escape
When your ex adds you on Facebook it’s because they’re not dealing with the breakup very well, and they’re using it as an escape.
They might realize that you’re doing much better without them and so they want to see what you’re up to.
It’s a way of escaping their own life and seeing what you’re doing so that they won’t have to deal with the breakup.
This can be seen as a sign of weakness and an attempt to avoid dealing with their own life.
They May Want You to Miss Them
It’s important to remember that your ex might be adding you on Facebook because they want you to miss them and be reminded of the good times.
It’s a way of trying to manipulate you. They want you to want them back and so they will add you on Facebook.
What To Do When Your Ex Adds You on Facebook
If your ex adds you on Facebook after the breakup, it’s difficult to know what to do.
It’s a very confusing situation and you’re likely to feel confused and hurt by their actions.
You have a few options as to how to respond…
You can click the ‘Add as a Friend’ button. This will give you a chance to talk things out with your ex.
You can send them a message and ask what they want from you.
This is if you’re sure that you want to take things further with them.
You can simply ignore the friend request and hope that your ex will leave you alone.
However, this is a difficult situation to be in because your emotions are going crazy.
If you’re not interested in getting back with them then ignore the friend request, but if you’re not sure about things then maybe you should consider accepting their request.
You’ll have to make a decision depending on what you want.
Final Thoughts
When your ex adds you back on Facebook it can be a sign that they want you back.
Sometimes this means that things aren’t completely over with them.
They might be regretting the breakup and are trying to make things work with you again, but sometimes it can simply mean that they miss you badly.
It’s up to you to decide if you want to communicate with your ex again.
However, if you are not interested in getting back together, be honest about it.
Don’t lead them on so that they don’t waste their time thinking that something good might happen between the two of you.