Is it weak to unfriend someone who rejected you?


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  • #690530
    Lisa

    So I was talking to this guy for 3 months and I admit I did all the stupid things girls do. (initiating too much contact, telling him now I felt too soon, and finally getting needy) I blame it on the intense rush of dopamine! (none like I’ve ever felt before) He very nicely told me he wasn’t looking for anything serious. (which I believed as he just got out of a long term relationship) Fast forward 2 weeks and some girl tagged him on fb in a couply pic and how happy they are. My friends say he’s just playing the field, but it was like a gut punch. He told me he wasn’t a player, had no game, and wasn’t talking to other girls. Granted, that was 3 weeks ago and no sight of them together since on his page, but what hurts more than the initial rejection was that he knew I’d see that and didn’t care in the slightest. I try to look at it from his perspective that he’s just playing the field, but my ego is having a hard time coping.

    He still comments and likes my stuff on 2 of my social media pages. I don’t get it. Just because I never reacted, didn’t call or post about it. nothing. Does that mean he thinks everything’s cool? So, my question to you guys is, and I’m struggling with this as we have many mutual friends…should I unfriend him? So far I’ve just been completely ignoring him, hoping he’d fade away, but he hasn’t. I want to leave this with dignity. I know I can’t contact him (he’s never directly reached out to me since). I know he’s not truly interested. I think it may be making it hard for me to move on. But would it make me look weak?

    #690533
    Betty

    Do what is going to reduce your stress level. It sounds like unfriending him might be a good idea if his posts are going to bother u. Or just unfollow and he’ll never know. And no u are not being weak. Anytime u do something to make your life better is being strong!!

    #690534
    Lisa

    Oh I unfollowed him right after the post with the girl. I admit I have checked his profile and that’s how I know that there haven’t been any other pics or posts with her.

    The problem is he keeps commenting and liking MY posts as if nothing happened. I don’t understand men… Is he just trying to keep his options open since I didn’t respond like a drama girl after that post? Hell, I didn’t respond at all. Just went about living my happy, carefree life, for all he knew.

    #690535
    Newbie

    Lisa, it looks like he is not attached to you, so liking or not liking your fb posts probably mean nothing to him. Dont see it as a positive sign. See the other obvious signs instead: he is not reaching out, not seeing you, not dating you, and probably seeing other women. Im not saying this to be mean, but so you can move on. If you embarrashed yourself to this guy: who cares. It happens and you move on and learn. So you dont need dignity in moving on. If this guy is not a friend but a guy you were just dating, i would unfollow him. There is no reason to hang on. It will help you to move on

    #690540
    Lisa

    Thanks guys. Yes, I have unfollowed, the question is should I unfriend. Very different. Part of the reason he passed on me was because we live in different states. I met him when I was in his and we continued online. Only 3 real dates in the 3 months, but talking online almost every day. I guess it’s hard for me to let go because I’m still attached. Just super confused by the comments and likes. I know it means low interest. Why is it so hard to let go?

    #690541
    Lisa

    Ok, on second thought, I’m just going to focus on the phrases, “who cares!” and “so what!” He can do whatever he wants. What I do know is that someone who is still hitting on me (his comments are basically compliments) while seeing other girls is not the guy for me. Would love it if there are some guys who could give me some perspective on that whole situation. I guess guys just don’t think emotionally like us so they don’t think it’s a big deal to show off a new girl like that? Not sure if it’s a “guy” thing or just this guy doesn’t care about my feelings at all. Really just trying to understand. If at all possible. Thanks guys!

    #690543
    Emma

    I don’t know why women are so afraid to speak their mind!

    Was he giving you an impression that you were a couple and that he was not seeing anyone else? How did you two agree to be in the long distance?

    If the context was that he was not seeing anyone else, then I’d tell him directly straight up that you saw this girls’ post and you want to have nothing to do with him and UNFRIEND him. Delete his number. End of story.

    And who cares what common friends you have. If they ask, tell them the truth, without sounding biter. And turn it from your problem to his problem. LOL

    Learn how to confront people, and men included, when it is warranted. Hiding and pretending you are a cool happy free girl while crying your eyes out and being sick with jealousy is childish. You did nothing wrong (except for getting involved with a dude long distance of course).

    Guys do think like us in many ways. Amd in your shoes, a guy would have been pissed off as well, if he was thinking that that girl was seeing only him. But a guy would not have a problem facing the situation head on and asking you directly what’s this all about. And if they found out you were misleading them and lying to them, they’d have no problem blocking you and deleting you and moving on.

    #690545
    Pop

    Agree with Emma.

    He’s liking and commenting on your posts because he doesn’t care what you think. He’s playing the field and flirting online with you and other girls.
    Why do you care so much what mutual friends might think? If he hurt your feelings, you can get pissed off!
    Be honest with your feelings!

    #690552
    Anon

    You met three times in three months. He’s not your boyfriend so he can see who he wants and do what he wants. Unfriend him and move on

    #690582
    kaye

    You don’t seem to get it. You only had 3 dates in 3 months, he told you he wasn’t looking for anything serious and you know he just got out of a long term relationship. If he’s not looking for serious that means he’s dating around. And yes he’s going to go on dates with other girls and they’re going to post pics and he’s not going to care if you see them or not.

    You did everything wrong here and want to blame it on him. First you got involved long distance. Women can bond through talking and conversation, but men bond through time together in person and shared experiences. Second, he just got out of a long term relationship. That’s a huge red flag and he needs time to grieve and get over that before he starts dating seriously. Third, you got needy and were pushing him for a relationship after only 3 dates. Of course the guy is going to run for the hills!!

    I really don’t see why you care what he thinks at this point. Unfriend him and move on. And you certainly shouldn’t have reacted to his post with the picture of the girl. The fact you think you should get some brownie points for that is strange to me. He wasn’t your boyfriend, you don’t say he asked you to be exclusive, so calling him out because he’s dating others and posting on social media would have been way out of line.

    #690600
    Nina

    If someone is liking your pics and commenting on it, it doesn’t mean that they are romantically interested in you. My husband has a sales job and he has over 1500 people on his social media. He likes and comments on women’s posts too. That doesn’t mean he is romantically interested in them. He has few girls that he was dating for short period of time, he still has them on facebook and those women like our pics together now that doesn’t mean that they are still interested in him. Obviously if they are liking our pics together they aren’t. Now it isn’t his fault that someone tagged him in the picture. If he is interested in that woman he is not going to ask her to untag him.

    You became too clingy too fast. You don’t owe this guy anything and he isn’t coming back so don’t think too much and do what makes you comfortable!

    #690601
    Raven

    Unfriend him & move on…

    #690610
    Lisa

    Thanks for all the replies. Though, I didn’t expect some to be so harsh, but I get it. At no time did I ever think this guy was my boyfriend. And yes, I admitted I did everything wrong right upfront. 3 in person dates may sound like nothing to you, but when you talk to someone every day, sometimes for hours, you get attached. At least women do. This is what I was trying to get a different perspective on. No, of course he doesn’t owe me anything. I never said he did. Just trying to get a handle on my feelings and how men think when they do the things they do. One thing I do know is that if you react all emotional and cuss them out, then all that does is confirm their decision. I DO care because we have mutual friends and I don’t want people to think I’m this crazy chick. So at least I did one thing correctly. I did not react AT ALL. As far as he knows, I’m a super cool chick. In fact, that’s what his comments are. All compliments. That’s why it’s so odd to me. I’ll just chalk it up as he means these things as a friend would and not romantically. It’s just hard sometimes to go back to friends.

    Thanks everyone for your insight.

    #742635
    Kevin I

    Newbie got it right in his/ her post. This ship sailed and he demonstrated it via his actions.

    #742636
    Better off single

    I don’t understand why you cant still be his friend and just be happy for him.

    #742646
    Crisula

    Thread from Feb 2018

    #742666
    Team unfriend

    Like my girlfriends and I always say, ‘scrape your shoe and move along.’ Unfriend him. life is too short to deal with sh** like that.

    Seeing his “likes” and comments on your photos hurts you and reminds you of your embarassing behavior. EFF that! Just unfriend him and create an online social media world that you want to see — he isn’t part of it so unfriend him.

    #791505
    Leigh

    Thank you for posting this. I was in the same situation because I guess I read his mixed signals as liking me but I was not available until I was and he rejected me. I am
    Older than you but it hurts and will never open my feelings like this again. It is not worth it. He still wants to be friends but when feelings develop, it is too painful. It ya going on 4th month and tears still flowing because he still sends texts trying to keep the connection, trying to end this in a dignified manner. As you get older, it is so painful!!

    #791509
    ANM Staff
    Keymaster

    Leigh, I’m glad you found inspiration!

    This thread is a bit old as someone above pointed out, so I’ll go ahead and close it out. To everyone out there who happens to find this post and feel like it benefits you, that’s great! You are most welcome to share your thoughts and questions with the community – go ahead and start a fresh new post!

    (Also as a side note, we’ve had a few old posts updated in the past few days – it seems a lot of people are getting inspired by old posts they’re finding. I’m working on something to help improve this for our community, I promise. :) )

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