Reading the Signs: What Your Ex's Actions Actually Mean

After a breakup, every action your ex takes feels loaded with meaning.

They blocked you. Or they didn't. They're watching your stories. Or they're not. They texted, then disappeared. Or they asked about you through a friend.

And you're left wondering: What does it all mean?

Here's the truth: Most people read these signs wrong.

They see a like on a post and think it means their ex wants them back. They see a block and assume it's over forever. They interpret silence as indifference and breadcrumbs as genuine interest.

The result? Bad decisions. Wasted time. Unnecessary pain.

That's why this page exists.

Below, you'll find a complete breakdown of the most common signals your ex might send—and what they actually mean.

But before you dive in, understand this:

Context matters more than the action itself.

A drunk text on Day 3 of the breakup means something different than a drunk text 6 weeks later. Being blocked during an emotional fight isn't the same as being blocked after a calm, mutual breakup.

Timing, tone, and your stage in the process change everything.

That's why each guide below doesn't just tell you what a signal means—it tells you what to do about it based on where you are in your journey.

Let's decode your ex's behaviour. For real this time.

How to Use This Guide

Step 1: Identify the signal

Click on the situation that matches what your ex is doing.

Step 2: Read the context

Each guide explains what the action usually means—and what it doesn't always mean.

Step 3: Take the right action

Every guide includes specific advice based on where you are in the 6-stage process.

Step 4: Don't obsess

Read it. Understand it. Then move forward. One signal isn't the whole story.

The Real Pattern to Watch

Individual signals matter less than patterns over time.

Your ex liking one post? That's data.

Your ex liking your posts, watching your stories, and asking friends about you over several weeks? That's a pattern.

Your ex blocking you once during a heated argument? That's emotional.

Your ex blocking you, unblocking you, then blocking you again? That's a pattern worth noting.

Don't make decisions based on one signal. Look for the trend.

And remember: The best position is one where you don't need to decode signals because you're focused on becoming someone they'd be proud to reconnect with—or someone strong enough to walk away.

That's what being UNFAZED is all about.