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Yes, breakups are hard. But some people seem to have the unique ability to take a bad situation and make it even worse. So, to remind you why exactly the block button was created, we put together a list of rude, embarrassing, and downright unhinged texts from exes.

Sure, you might think that everyone has the right to explain themselves, but there's a difference between closure and not being able to let go. Moving on is not losing—it's growing.

#1

Ex Girlfriend Christmas Wishlist

Text exchange showing someone lamenting spending too much to buy shoes, relevant to worst exes.

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    #2

    Ex Continued To Text Me After Over A Year Had Passed And Finally Threw A Hail Mary

    Text conversation illustrating why dealing with exes can be challenging, with one person setting boundaries.

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    Glen Ellyn
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I applaud him for telling her in no uncertain terms that he is done with her. And he did it without using profanity.

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    #3

    My Ex Cheated On Me And She Has The Balls To Says I Should Apologise That I Didn't Give Her Enough Attention

    Text exchange with an ex about cheating and attention, illustrating difficult ex relationships.

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    #4

    My Charming Ex Girlfriend Gets Scary

    Text conversation showing an ex pleading for another chance and the other person firmly refusing.

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    Upstaged75
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like she's going to boil your pet rabbit if she gets the chance.

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    #5

    When A Guy Accidentally Adds All The Girls He’s Tried To Date To A Group Snap Chat

    Group chat screenshot with exes discussing relationships and confusion, reflecting a perplexing social scenario.

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    #6

    Me And My Ex Wife After We Separated After She Admitted To Faking Terminal Cancer

    Text message exchange illustrating a conversation about emotional struggles with an ex.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is exactly the sort of thing my ex-GF did until I had enough and broke up with her. Then she started stalking me. That was a fun couple of years.

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    #7

    When You Ask The Ex Why The Kids Are Not Going To School On His Weeks

    Text conversation about a child's school attendance, showcasing a challenging ex-partner dynamic.

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    Upstaged75
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone needs to have their visitation revoked. And their head examined.

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    #8

    My Ex Texted Me From His Fiancée’s Phone To Tell Me He’s Engaged. Haven’t Heard From Him In 3 Years But Thanks For Letting Me Know Dude

    Text exchange highlighting awkward conversation with an ex about engagement.

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    Glen Ellyn
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a nasty weirdo. I feel sorry for the fiancée.

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    #9

    Lashing Out On My Ex-Wife For Not Buying Our Son The Game He Asked For Christmas

    Text conversation highlighting a misunderstanding about Christmas game purchase, reflecting issues with an ex.

    I (37M) saved up money from tips I've received from my job to get my son a great Christmas gift since I havent gotten him anything for his birthday, only to find out my wife (39F) didn't even bother to go to the store and get it for him. I work a minimum wage job and she lives with his new boyfriend now and has custody over our son. She won't even let me take him out for Christmas dinner since “ I won't even have the money for it “ And only take our son to a McDonald's.

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    #10

    Toxic Ex Breaks No Contact

    Text conversation showing awkward exchange between exes about returning socks.

    The fact that he says “there is no reason to be aggressive” already shows his stupid manipulative tactics to make me feel guilty. And yes I blocked him after this.

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    #11

    My Ex Was Dating Both Me And His Next Girlfriend Secretly For Months. When I Found Out And Told Her His Main Concern Was That She Would Take Away The Harley He Conned Her Into Buying Him

    Text exchange showing a heated argument between exes, using emojis and strong language.

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    Upstaged75
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leave the poor goats alone please. They don't like losers either.

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    #12

    Ex Boyfriend Randomly DM’ing Me

    Text exchange with an ex about doing better in life, showing reasons not to talk to exes.

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    Charles McChristy
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure he thought this was a clever plan to trap her in a conversation.

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    #13

    My Ex’s Character Is On Full Display After We Broke Up Almost 3 Months Ago

    Text conversation with an ex discussing relationship issues and boyfriend material concerns.

    So, I tried to be the nice and help my ex out with her kids broken iPhone. Actually took it to the Apple Store for service. The warranty part was a little much to get through, they came to me at one point and said it may cost me almost $400 to fix. I told my ex that it was out of my budget to fix it. She completely lost it on me and I actually explained to her that we’re no longer together, and I felt it was not my responsibility to financially repair the phone.

    I managed to get the phone fixed under warranty, and later that night my ex doubled down on what she said, and at this point I wonder why I just want to be single.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Stop saying we're not together any more! It's the truth, we're not together any more, but stop SAYING we're not together any more!" - I'm convinced some people live in their own form of reality that is not the actual reality the majority of us live in XD

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    #14

    My Ex Texted Me This On My Way Home From Work Yesterday

    Text conversation showing conflicts and misunderstandings between exes.

    I got off work at 5, went and got gas, and stopped at the car wash that's on my way home. I work an hour away from my house so the wash is 30 mins from work, 30 mins from my house. My city is so small we don't even have a car wash and the closest city with a car wash just so happens to be the one my ex lives in. As far as I knew, we didn't end on bad terms. about 2 years ago i found out my mom had cancer (ik i said a over a year in the texts, i was so livid i couldn't remember exactly) and i tried to call him and got ghosted on every text/call. Since then i just forgot about him, moved on, started a new relationship that i've been in for about a year and a half now, started a new job, and just have been doing my own thing.

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    Glen Ellyn
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ex is conjuring up a scenario that doesn't exist. No stalking here, just a normal everyday event.

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    #15

    Ex Thinks It’s A Good Idea To Flex Her New Boyfriend Using A Picture From Google

    Text conversation humorously discussing an ex, with a meme image shared.

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    #16

    Bullet Dodged

    Text message conversation showing persistent messages from an ex.

    Was going through my text and cleaning my phone up ran across this gem a EX that cheated and I was already not in it anymore but she just didn’t wanna let go.

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    #17

    My Friends Broke Baby Daddy/Ex Boyfriend Is Absolutely Floored That She Changed Her Netflix Password

    Text message argument about Netflix password between exes.

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    Glen Ellyn
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, grow up and get your own Netflix account! I'm amazed at how often "users" get upset when they can't continue to use someone else's account. Talk about entitlement!

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    #18

    My Ex Husband’s Wishes After My Ankle Surgery A Few Weeks Ago. I’m Doing Great Now

    Text conversation showcasing a toxic interaction with an ex.

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    #19

    Should I Go To The Cops About My Ex Sending Me This?

    Text conversation showing unsettling message from an ex.

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    #20

    My Very Nice Ex A Month After Our Break Up

    Text exchange with an ex arguing, highlighting a difficult past relationship.

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    Glen Ellyn
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's this thing known as "blocking..." Just do it!

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    #21

    Sounds Like He’s Obsessed With You

    Text conversation from an ex after over a year of no contact, expressing jealousy and mistrust.

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    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, our bad. Let me do you a solid by chucking that numbskull to Zug Island with another one that I said belonged there... -_-

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    #22

    My Ex Wife Texting Me Asking For Money Because She’s Too Lazy To Get A Job

    Text exchange highlighting awkward conversation with an ex about painting model horses.

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    #23

    Crazy Ex Regularly Hits Me Up With Life Updates

    Instagram chat showing messages between exes, discussing relationship issues and future plans with emotional intensity.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, I've got no skin in this game, but in my opinion, that ring is HELLA ugly and tacky and ostentatious XD

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    #24

    My Ex From Almost 5 Years Ago Justifying Constantly Cheating On Me

    Text conversation showing a person comparing their needs to food choices, highlighting why exes can be difficult to deal with.

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    #25

    Ex GF Texting Me After Months (Guy She's Talkin Abt Is Her Current BF)

    Text exchange revealing a complicated situation with an ex, highlighting relationship issues and miscommunication.

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    Glen Ellyn
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bullet dodged, I'd say. She sounds like a real nutcase. "Buy a love spell??"

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    #26

    My Ex Texted Me At Work Asking For "Pics" Thinking I Was Someone Else, And Now I Pray For Whoever Alice Is

    Screenshot of a text conversation highlighting awkward ex-relationship communication with mistaken identity, using emojis.

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    #27

    Ex Situationship Reached Out After Month Of No Contact To Say This

    Text exchange highlighting difficulties with worst exes and harsh responses.

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    Glen Ellyn
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd say Maggie is lucky - she dodged a bullet.

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    #28

    My Ex-Wife In A Nutshell

    Text exchange showing frustrating conversation with exes about plans and misunderstandings.

    Look at the time stamps. This happens all the time on her already limited visitation schedule with our 6 year old son. Her time is clearly defined in our custody agreement and she sticks to it ~50% of the time. She always has some excuse.

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    #29

    Violent Ex After Leaving Me For The “Love Of His Life”

    Text conversation showing emotional messages from an ex-partner.

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    #30

    My Ex From High School Sent Me A Snapchat Video Of Him Begging Me For Revealing Pictures, And It Got Worse

    Text conversation with an ex, highlighting awkward and persistent messages.

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    #31

    My Ex Who Broke Up With Me Almost 6 Years Ago Continues To Text Me Even Though I Don’t Respond

    Text conversation showing persistent messages, illustrating challenging ex relationships.

    Even though HE broke up with me and I don’t respond to his messages he still continues to text me. January will be 6 years since the break up. He’s been texting me even more recently over the last month.

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    #32

    I Broke Up With My Ex Because She Was Insane. I Told Her I Would Stay Friends With Her So She Wouldn't Do Anything Crazy Towards Me But Now I Had Enough

    Text exchanges and scratched car door, illustrating terrible exes.

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    #33

    My Ex GF, Claimed Our Child On Her Taxes, Said She Will Give Me Half Of It When It Is Here

    Text exchange with a problematic ex, highlighting a heated argument over ownership in messages.

    So refund shows on the card and she refuses to send half of it, saying she’s keeping all of it. I have taken care of “our” son by myself, she’s not been in his life or taken care of him that whole year.

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    Michael Largey
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP should file an amended tax return claiming the child. Since the kid lives with him, ex will have a hard time proving that she provides more than half of the child's support.

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    #34

    Why Does My Ex Narc Keep Sending This Stuff?

    Text conversation showing awkward exchange, highlighting why you don't talk to exes.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why don't people block exes that are like this? You don't HAVE to receive - or reply - to messages from them.

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    #35

    Ex From 4-5 Years Ago Keeps Contacting Me

    Text exchange illustrating why you don't talk to exes, featuring a conversation about a past toxic relationship.

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    #36

    Ex Left "Her" Puppy With Me And Now Wants To Claim Ownership

    Text conversation arguing about ownership of a dog, highlighting issues with exes.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If OP has been paying for vet care etc. then they have a strong legal claim on the doggo as theirs, if it comes to a legal war over ownership!

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    #37

    My Ex “Accidentally” Texted Me This… Night Ruined

    Text message from an ex offering a prepaid card for OnlyFans, followed by an apology for sending it accidentally.

    The breakup is still somewhat fresh and he knows I’m insecure about our differences with moving on… I hate him.

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    🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't be insecure. Recognise him for the classless immature saddo he is and celebrate the bullet dodged.

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    #38

    My Ex Was The Ultimate Nice Girl, This Was Her Last Messages Before I Blocked Her

    Text conversation showing a heated exchange with an ex, highlighting reasons not to talk to exes.

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    Lila Allen
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be morbidly fascinated by finding out how long they'll keep messaging despite lack of replay

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    #39

    Ex Has Been Lying About Me Then Texted Me This

    Text messages showing a problematic conversation with an ex, ending with a pool game invite.

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    Lila Allen
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet another person desperately in need of help for their clear mental health issues

    #40

    Block Him

    Text message exchange highlighting a negative interaction, illustrating why people avoid talking to exes.

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    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do these bunch ever get dates in the first place with that kind of attitude...? -_-"

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