So, here are 10 unexpected ways to make your ex jealous while still seeming like you don't care about them. The fact they're there at all means they still have feelings for you. You shouldn't wait too long after a breakup to text your ex if things ended cordially, according to Armstrong. The period right after a breakup can be incredibly painful for both parties. It's OK to hurt after a breakup — no one expects you to go out that night, totally over your ex, and belt "Man! 1.

I Feel Like A Woman" at karaoke. So pick any of these selfie captions after a breakup to let your ex knows that you are not only fine but also enjoying this freedom. You don't need to talk to them. If you catch yourself posting anything that you hope will make your ex jealous, don’t do it. His ex has caused a lot of pain and now it has taken another form. Don’t post photos of you with cute members of the opposite sex. If they ignore you, that's fine too. Making the mistake of frequently texting your ex or trying to show up where they are will only make things harder.

"That creates awkwardness," he explains. That said, you probably don't want your ex to know about your elaborate plan.

It’s not a strange thing.

5. Don’t message other exes or cute single “friends” out of discomfort for your new singleness.

Once after a breakup, most girls start treating their ex like an enemy. Remember that it's best to avoid communicating with your ex after a breakup, so just be polite and say hi and then move on. They just hate his presence. Guys are also not different, you might have observed the feelings of hatred on your friend’s face when he speaks about his ex. Your EX could be looking at your posts and maybe sometimes you are also looking at theirs. After the breakup you should post some selfie on Instagram or Facebook to show your EX that you are really moving on, doing well and absolutely ok without him/her. It’s a transparent move that will only make you look bad. If possible, avoid talking bad about your ex or jumping into the dating pool before you're ready as these are considered post-breakup mistakes by experts.