7 Things to do if Your Ex Wont Leave You Alone ...

7 Things to do if Your Ex Wont Leave You Alone ...
By Heather

What do you do when an ex won't leave you alone? If you have an ex that just won't leave you alone, it might be time to look into some tips and tricks to make sure that he leaves you alone. Below, I've got the top 7 things to do if you're ex won't leave you alone! So ladies, let's kick those exes to the curb and take a look at my tips on what to do if an ex won't leave you alone!

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1. Talk to Him

One of the best ways to communicate when an ex won't leave you alone is by talking to him. Who knows, maybe he just needs to closure, maybe he just needs to see that you are ready to move on. Talking to him can actually be something that will help him get over you and can actually help him leave you alone. Just make it clear that you two aren't together anymore, so he needs to let you go.

  • The first thing to do is to set clear boundaries. Let your ex know that you need space and time. Be firm and straightforward. Don't give mixed signals.

  • You can be kind but firm. Say something like, 'I appreciate our time together, but I need to focus on my own life now. Please respect my decision.'

  • If your ex keeps contacting you, you might need to block them from your phone and social media. Sometimes people need more direct actions to understand your boundaries.

  • If you ever feel threatened or unsafe, it's important to seek help from friends, family, or even law enforcement. Your safety is the most important thing.

  • Staying friends right away isn't usually a good idea. It can lead to more confusion and mixed feelings. Take some time for yourself first, and maybe friendship can be possible later.

2. Remind Him Why You Broke up

When you talk to him, remind him why you two broke up. Was it a big fight? Was it something to do to with trust? Remind him why you two will never work and why he is wasting his time following you around or trying to get you back. Truthfully ladies, this is absolutely one of the best methods to use when an ex won't leave you alone.

  • The first thing to do is to set clear boundaries. Let your ex know that you need space and time. Be firm and straightforward. Don't give mixed signals.

  • You can be kind but firm. Say something like, 'I appreciate our time together, but I need to focus on my own life now. Please respect my decision.'

  • If your ex keeps contacting you, you might need to block them from your phone and social media. Sometimes people need more direct actions to understand your boundaries.

  • If you ever feel threatened or unsafe, it's important to seek help from friends, family, or even law enforcement. Your safety is the most important thing.

  • Staying friends right away isn't usually a good idea. It can lead to more confusion and mixed feelings. Take some time for yourself first, and maybe friendship can be possible later.

3. Seek Help

When an ex won't leave you alone and you get scared, it might be worth it to seek some help. Professional help or even just surround yourself with a great support system that you can call on for anything. If things get really, really bad, you might want to involve the police. Stalking can happen sometimes and you should never let it get to that point.

  • The first thing to do is to set clear boundaries. Let your ex know that you need space and time. Be firm and straightforward. Don't give mixed signals.

  • You can be kind but firm. Say something like, 'I appreciate our time together, but I need to focus on my own life now. Please respect my decision.'

  • If your ex keeps contacting you, you might need to block them from your phone and social media. Sometimes people need more direct actions to understand your boundaries.

  • If you ever feel threatened or unsafe, it's important to seek help from friends, family, or even law enforcement. Your safety is the most important thing.

  • Staying friends right away isn't usually a good idea. It can lead to more confusion and mixed feelings. Take some time for yourself first, and maybe friendship can be possible later.

4. Establish Boundaries

When you are dealing with an ex that won't leave you alone, you've got to establish some boundaries with him. When you talk to him, make sure that you tell him that you don't want to see him, that you don't want him talking to you or going to places that he knows you are. Heck, you could even go as far as blocking him on Facebook and Twitter if you need to!

  • The first thing to do is to set clear boundaries. Let your ex know that you need space and time. Be firm and straightforward. Don't give mixed signals.

  • You can be kind but firm. Say something like, 'I appreciate our time together, but I need to focus on my own life now. Please respect my decision.'

  • If your ex keeps contacting you, you might need to block them from your phone and social media. Sometimes people need more direct actions to understand your boundaries.

  • If you ever feel threatened or unsafe, it's important to seek help from friends, family, or even law enforcement. Your safety is the most important thing.

  • Staying friends right away isn't usually a good idea. It can lead to more confusion and mixed feelings. Take some time for yourself first, and maybe friendship can be possible later.

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5. Do Not Talk to Him when You're Angry

When you do talk to your ex, make sure that you do it when you are calm, cool and collected. You never want to discuss anything with him when you are angry. This could actually just make things worse and it will let on that he is getting under your skin and that's something you don't want him to know!

  • The first thing to do is to set clear boundaries. Let your ex know that you need space and time. Be firm and straightforward. Don't give mixed signals.

  • You can be kind but firm. Say something like, 'I appreciate our time together, but I need to focus on my own life now. Please respect my decision.'

  • If your ex keeps contacting you, you might need to block them from your phone and social media. Sometimes people need more direct actions to understand your boundaries.

  • If you ever feel threatened or unsafe, it's important to seek help from friends, family, or even law enforcement. Your safety is the most important thing.

  • Staying friends right away isn't usually a good idea. It can lead to more confusion and mixed feelings. Take some time for yourself first, and maybe friendship can be possible later.

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6. Be Direct

Being direct can seem mean, but it is also something that you need to do. The firmer hand you take with an ex that won't leave you alone, the better. You want him to know that you are in control and that you are serious, this isn't something that is a joking matter.

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Being direct can seem mean, but it is also something that you need to do. The firmer hand you take with an ex that won't leave you alone, the better. You want him to know that you are in control and that you are serious, this isn't something that is a joking matter. State your boundaries clearly and with confidence so there is no room for misinterpretation. Explain calmly yet firmly what behaviors are unacceptable and the consequences if they continue. Taking a direct approach can help you assert your need for space, and encourage your ex to respect your wishes.

  • The first thing to do is to set clear boundaries. Let your ex know that you need space and time. Be firm and straightforward. Don't give mixed signals.

  • You can be kind but firm. Say something like, 'I appreciate our time together, but I need to focus on my own life now. Please respect my decision.'

  • If your ex keeps contacting you, you might need to block them from your phone and social media. Sometimes people need more direct actions to understand your boundaries.

  • If you ever feel threatened or unsafe, it's important to seek help from friends, family, or even law enforcement. Your safety is the most important thing.

  • Staying friends right away isn't usually a good idea. It can lead to more confusion and mixed feelings. Take some time for yourself first, and maybe friendship can be possible later.

7. Ignore Him

Finally, when you are dealing with an ex that won't leave you alone, you want to ignore him when nothing else works. If you have talked to him, told him that you're serious, blocked him everywhere, you want to just ignore him completely.

Breaking up is something that is very hard to handle, but if you find that your ex won't leave you alone, it can be dangerous. First, try some of these tips and tricks, but if your ex won't leave you alone still, make sure that you get some help. So ladies, have you ever had an ex that just wouldn't leave you alone?

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