Social media interactions are different from talking face to face, which means that we are not always sure how to deal with some issues that arise from this way of communicating. It's easy to misunderstand something someone says or does on social media.
Have you tried to reach out to a guy you like only to discover that you have been blocked? When this happens, most of us will go through a series of emotions. At first, you might be astonished and then probably confused and finally, you will be left wondering why he blocked you.
Instead of tormenting yourself with questions, explore some of the reasons why a guy would block you on social media.
He Is Trying to Hide Something
If the guy you're dating suddenly blocks you from reaching him or seeing his pictures online, then it's possible that he's trying to hide something from you. When this happens to my female friends, it's usually because their boyfriend is on a boys' trip or a night out and he doesn't want you to see his stories or uploads.
But don't always assume that you've been blocked for the worst reasons! One of my friends was blocked because her boyfriend was preparing to surprise her with a proposal and engagement party! He was inviting all her friends and needed to post invitations without her knowing.
The lesson then is to not jump to conclusions. Reserve your judgment until you find out what the real reason for the block was.
He Needs Some Time and Space to Process Things
Guys are different from girls in many ways. Girls usually prefer to talk to other people about the difficulties they're going through, while guys generally need to take time out to deal with any problems on their own.
Then the conflict begins because a girl will insist on talking about the issue, which is the last thing the guy wants to do. He will refuse to open up and the girl will feel pushed away and shut out, or in this case - blocked out.
So when you start wondering "why does he block me?" consider if there is any challenge in his life that he's trying to deal with.
This could mean that his blocking you might not even be about you. Give him the time and space that he needs and he will reach out to you when he's ready.
He Is Annoyed by Something You Did
When some guys are upset, it's not always easy to tell. We know that (some) men are not very good at talking about their feelings and when they try to express themselves in the way they're comfortable with, their partner might not really understand or get the message.
Many times I've seen girls do things that annoy their boyfriends. "Many times I've seen girls do things that annoy their boyfriends without realizing it."
Women find it easier to clearly state how they feel, whereas men, for the most part, will try to avoid confrontation or arguments with their girlfriend and will avoid speaking directly. But if he is unable to get you to understand him in any other way, he will block you on social media as a way to punish you for what you've done.
If you need to know what it means when he blocks you, think about whether he has been trying to express that that you did something that upset him.
He Is the Sensitive Type
Some guys might not need to have a serious issue with you in order to block you on social media. It might simply be because they are the sensitive type.
Guys that are sensitive or introverted won't always want to see their girlfriend out socializing and having a great time with other people. Seeing pictures like that could cause him to have insecurity issues that might ultimately affect the relationship. Making the choice to block you on social media might seem harsh, but it's a sensible thing for him to do to safeguard his peace of mind.
Of course, if you took any interesting pictures when you were out with other people, you can share them with him - if you believe he won't feel left out or that you prefer the company of others to his. Let it be his choice and allow him to be prepared to see it, so he doesn't have to see images of his girlfriend with other people popping up unexpectedly on his social media feed.
You Two Have Broken Up
Lots of people are able to break up with their partners and still remain friends with them, while others would be happy if they never had to see them again! It's possible that you and your ex are each one of these people.
You may still want to be friends with your ex, but when you try to send him a message, you realize that you're no longer able to contact him or view his account. He's the kind of person that doesn't want to be friends with his ex and blocking you is a way to delete you from his life. If you're wondering 'is this why he blocked me?' the answer is yes. Your ex wants to keep you out of sight and out of mind.
He Wants You Two to Move On
There are times when a couple breaks up and they both still want to remain friends, but he still might block you! In this case, it will be because he doesn't want to see the evidence of you moving on with your life with other guys and having fun without him.
He could also block you for the same reason but the other way around. He might be trying to keep you from having your feelings hurt by seeing pictures of him with another girl or happily moving forward with his life.
Remember that social media is a platform where people only share the highlights of their lives so it looks like everyone else's life is so much more amazing than your own. This can heighten the effects of sadness and hurt feelings. Therefore, being blocked by an ex might be the best way to protect each other's feelings and allow you both to move on in peace.
He Has Gotten What He Wants and Doesn't Care About You Anymore
This reason is probably the worst-case scenario for any girl. It's also the reason why many girls are reluctant to give in to the pressures guys put on them to be intimate when they start dating. Whether it's your attention, your mutual affection, or (most often) your becoming intimate with them, once they get it, they can lose interest. I have had to comfort many friends who were devastated because they gave in to the charm of a guy who slept with them and refused to have any contact with them afterwards.
It's a very painful realization and the ultimate rejection. But the type of guy that can do something like that to a girl isn't worth crying over. The truth is, if the couple had the right chemistry they would not be able to walk away from each other and block each other so easily. The relationship simply wasn't meant to be.
Bottom Line
Finding out that you've been blocked by a guy you like or an ex-boyfriend is always very hurtful. You may be filled with all kinds of emotions and not know what to think or do about it. We have described some of the reasons why a guy would want to remove your access to his social media accounts. Although you might not be happy about it, his motives are usually justified and reasonable.
Now you know what it means when he blocks you. This understanding should help you accept it and respect his decision.