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I am a huge fan of block & delete, and whenever that is possible, absolutely do it.
I ended a relationship about a month ago where the man was volatile, and I did not block him because I wanted evidence if he sent me anything threatening or violent.
But I changed his name in my phone to "Emotional_Abuser".
This was immensely helpful because of course he texted me sad-puppy stories and begged for me back, and if I were to get those messages from "Dan", when I was emotionally vulnerable and still healing from the pain of breakup, that would have landed much differently than seeing the begging from "Emotional Abuser".
I have seen before the recommendation to change the name to "You Promised Yourself", as in you promised yourself you wouldn't respond or reach out to to him. Whatever works for you.
Block & delete whenever possible. And if you can't for any reason, at least change their name so you don't fall back into a hopeful fantasy.
Lmfao I actually do this a lot. I thought it was just me. Before I blocked my ex I re-named him "He fucks another woman" and boy did everything he wrote become self evidently pathetic.
“Retain for Evidence Only” is what I have for an individual I need to leave unblocked for now. But real talk: the vast majority needed to be blocked & deleted everywhere ages ago.
I’m sorry you went through this; I changed my abusive ex’s name too - “he doesn’t love you.” I was scared at the time for the same reasons. Now he’s completely deleted and blocked, and so is his enabler best friend.
Yes. Another good option is this smiley, 🤡
Lol I just change their last name to "no"
I have done that! "Disordered Liar" has worked well.
Never thought of it but it's an amazing idea 💡