Here is where the hard part comes in. The time has come to BLOCK him. Sigh. That part. Whether the relationship ends badly or not, you will want to know how your ex is fairing even if you never say it out loud. That’s normal. When you’re broken hearted these type of updates can be torture. Having to see him on your IG or FB feed can prove to be too much if you’re just trying to heal. To some this may not seem like a big deal, but here is what we know. We know that wounds can’t heal if they are being constantly poked at. So give yourself the breathing room.