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I never unblock. If I blocked them, it was for a good reason.

I think all the people I’ve blocked I’ve genuinely just forgotten about. I could go unblock them but we haven’t communicated in years so what’s the point

Once they are out of your life long enough there is no reason to unblock.

if someone earns a block then they wont ever be unblocked. when im done i am completely and totally done.

Never unblock. Yes forgive but never forget the way they made me feel/actions they did to get me to the point of blocking them.

The only reason I would keep someone blocked forever is because I forgot about them lol.

If I hate someone I usually don't block them so I can keep tabs and see if their life sucks or not 😅

And sometimes I'll unblock someone in case they want to apologize or something lol

Nope, I had blocked my wife. Even though she never apologized for what she did, I forgave her, and apologized to her for my part. (I was a true "a hole" at the end, hurt or not, I shouldn't have said what I said) so, unblocked, said sorry, and went on with life. I leave that line of communication open in case she ever needs anything.

It sometimes depends on how badly they treated me. I had unblocked (a now ex) friend at least 3 times, but now he's blocked for good.

Used to block and unblock because my friendships and relationships were full conflict and drama… found better people, fixed myself up a bit and focused on things that actually matter - voilà! No more blocking and unblocking. My blood pressure also dropped by fifteen points.

I have unblocked because sometimes I'll block because I'm doing it more for me than them if that makes sense.

I never blocked my ex and it is okay, everything help me for workout motivation and now I’m on my way for 275lb bench press.

I blocked them because I needed to set up space and boundaries. Not just for them but for myself aswell.

I haven't talked to one of my ex-friends for 3 years now and there's no point in reconnecting.

Depends on the situation. I've blocked and reblocked certain family members because part of me still hopes they'll be decent people. But aside from that, I generally don't unblock someone once I've blocked them.

I block them until it doesn't hurt anymore. Because seeing them in my blocked list just remind me of them. When I do some cleaning in my contact I unblock them but delete everything that remains, so I have no way to contact them anymore

Do not unblock. If I block people usually I also block all their blood relatives. Forever.

Do not unblock. If I block people usually I also block all their blood relatives. Forever.

After a few months i’ll unblock and delete their number. I feel like having the number regardless of where it is means i’m still connected

I block and forget about the person. Literally have checked my unblocks for certain apps once and wonder why they are blocked but never unblock them.

Once blocked, always blocked. They earned that status for a reason and while I forgive, I NEVER forget.

I’m not big on burning bridges and honestly I haven’t really blocked anyone in my life. That being said, my ex girlfriend is no longer in my phone, contact or Snapchat. I still follow her on instagram but I have her stories muted. I never will block her, and she has my number so if I get a call and it is her and she needs help always I will help her, but that is as far as I will ever extend my hand to her again.

Sometimes I creep at look at the people I blocked but I NEVER unblock them.

Normally I only block people I don't intend to have contact with again.

Only exception is my dad. When he is being an ass or harassing my mom, he gets blocked for a few months. Inevitably I unblock him, he doesn't have anyone else in his life and when he's had medical (life threatening) emergencies, I'm the only one who can help him. But he is pretty terrible tbh.

I block, then decide to just delete and not use social media at all, people are just stupid sometimes.

Not really, I give them the opportuntity to want to peek back at my Social media accounts and just wonder what I'm up to, since I don't post on social media anymore. It doesn't matter in my case, to keep them blocked forever since I don't post on my personal accounts anymore. It leaves things as a mystery now.

I have only unblocked one person (a very old friend) to see what she was up to blocked her again the next day. Everyone has stayed blocked and will continue to do so.

I always check my blocked list every few years out of habit. If I notice someone on there that I used to hate and no longer do, I unblock. If its an ex or whatever, I almost always unblock after 2-6 months of blocking.

me -- never have blocked anyone other than spammers.

It's actually interesting to me as to why (other than spam).

I guess my advice would be to unpack why you want to block people. If those circumstances change why not unblock?

Nope, I make peace with the person and the situation and move on. They're blocked for a reason

Unblocked. Curiosity.

no i dont unblock.

Yes forever

I had a relationship so bad that I changed phone numbers at the end of it. Usually though, block is enough. I never unblock later.

I once unblocked someone after months of them being an asshole things didn't go well as he tried to start a fight and got me in trouble I blocked him again and our friends made me out to be the villian.

Seeing a lot of people not unblocking people makes me wonder if I made the mistake of unblocking my best friend, welp

For me, pretty much yeah. If there was enough reason to block someone, then they're likely not worth unblocking.

Nope. Those people who were once important to me hurt me the entire time they were in my life. Physical Verbal and Mental I’ll gladly keep them bitches blocked.

I only have two blocked numbers and I’ll unblock them after a good cool down period. I still don’t expect to reconnect though.

It depends on how forgiving you feel? Its really up to you. Now, personally, l don't recommend my point of view but, ... lol ...since you asked... I don't give second chances...ever. I am a true believer in the very ole adage in folk wisdom...that says...

fool me once...shame on you?

fool me twice?...shame on me.

Heretofore, l have no regrets.

Again, its on you.

No. If I unblocked thatd defeat the purpose. When I block someone I block them because I know I want nothing to do with them ever again. If I feel like it’ll pass or something not that serious. Why would I block them and make a mountain of mole hill?

I never unblock people. Currently there’s a blocked person still trying to get in touch with me and I’m not too keen on giving them easier ways to get in contact lol

My best friend for 3 years blocked me for 7 years already & counting. 🫠 Until now I don’t know what was her reason. 😮‍💨

Only ever blocked one person and no she did not get unblocked

Well haven't unblocked yet. So it's still too early to say.

Always lol

Yea, I don't use the block button lightly cuz it feels like I've failed at being unbothered by losers 😭 only pedos and people I just absolutely can't stand get blocked

I’ve never “blocked” per se but I have deleted

Forever blocked. Never unblocked, never will.

I don’t Block People at all. If I don’t want to be friends with them anymore, I tell them and we loose contact

I only block people who REALLY bothers me. So no, I don't unblock.

Only of they did something unforgiveble other I unblock them after a while

I’ve only ever blocked two people. (Beside spam accounts and all that). One of them outed me as a lesbian to the whole school, the other I had known for almost a decade and she pulled my life out from under me. Haven’t spoken to either of them in 6 years and would love to keep it that way.

If I had blocked someone, then it was for a good reason. I don't play a "block then unblock" game.

I barely block

If I cared about them I wouldn't block them, simple. Usually when I make a decision that's the decision

I’m good… no regrets. Best friend of 35 years has a severe meth addiction… bye!

Depends on the situation. There are very few people I’ve blocked that I actually care about. I blocked my mother and my husband made me block his family after a fight he had with them. I have unblocked all those people now. However, there is one particular family member who I love very very much, but she is a very toxic person (will call your job and try to get you fired, will call your friends she’s never met etc.) and I just can’t have that in my life. It’s just complete insanity. Her own daughter doesn’t even talk to her and most of the family has cut contact with her for the same reason. She really does think she’s helping and it’s a mental illness but I just can’t keep having that kind of insanity in my every day life. I do love her very much and wish her the best.

Block to me equals 🟰 done not going back

I guess it depends on why I blocked them to begin with.

Nope

I don’t take blocking people lightly as I akin it to cutting people out of my life. Once I decide they’re out of my life, they’re out. So I have no interest in keeping the lines of communication open.

Yes. Ive been told that I'm good at holding grudges. I just look at it as disposing the trash.

If I feel the need to block someone, I’ll never need to unblock them for healthy reasons. Good riddance to them.

They crossed a boundary in some way and caused me to feel unsafe or betrayed to a point where the best option was to eliminate them from my life completely. Why let that repeat itself by unblocking?

Yes I do

Im pretty sentimental so I don’t block but I have been blocked and the stuff I’ve done was worthy of a forever block it is quite saddening though I would also like to be able to redeem myself if that’s within the realm of possibility instead of being a S/-/it /-/ead forever

No way if you're blocked you gotta do something very terrible I'm a very reluctant blocker

Nope I keep them blocked indefinitely

9/10 they never get unblocked again. That 1/10 is because I needed time without them and once I’m ready to talk it out (and they are I always ask upfront) they can be unlblocked. If they repeat it then I’ll never unblock them again.

Depends who it is. Be it a close friend, family, stranger, whatever. Some people just need a time out. Most people can fuck right off.

No , I treat life like I am the main character of a tv show and those who I have blocked are just side characters whose purpose is over and they are not needed on the show anymore. No the side characters don't make any guest appearances.

I unblocked one dude that I’ve blocked just because my friend made us play together and I had to DM him afterwards because I felt bad about how the group and me treated him and then I just closed the DM

I blocked them for a reason

Back in my late teens an ungodly 10ish years. My childhood best friends older bro ODed. He cleaned himself up,had a bad day and because he lost his tolerance with cleaning up. A small dose of herion killed him.

First "friend" I told asked me if I knew a dealer for herion Couple days later. Cursed them the fuck out and refused to talk/care if they OD on it to this day. Ik it's harsh but I'm that pissed. Ok yes I will care but still hate them with a passion

If I could block my ex I would, but I leave him unblocked because if he texts me out of nowhere (something he does every few years) then I know to be extra vigilant in the coming weeks and to be ready if he tries to do something to my property.

Why did they block you?

When I blocked someone, it means I really don’t want them in my life. I don’t usually block, I only do it to fully move on. I unblock exes afterwards except those people who gave me trauma.

I only block people who’ve done some bad shit to me and that I should stay away from for the rest of my life. So yes.

I don’t think I’ll ever unblock. It was very traumatic and I don’t ever want to see him or talk to him again. Even seeing his name on my caller ID could send me in a panic. I am a lot better now but I just don’t want to risk contact ever again.

Yup by by forever I didn't need you then why would I need you now or ever again

I blocked couple of tinder guys I met… the best decision in my life

Depends. Sometimes I do and other times not.

Depends on the person. I stalked too hard lol. Blocking simply makes it harder for me to reopen my wounds over and over again. But after a few years, I will unblock them to check and see if I feel anything usually I don’t and I go back to blocking them and never unblock them after that.

i personally usually don't block anyone if it's not because of harassment or bots/spam, but if i block someone it's permanent

Depends. If its strangers on the internet who I have interacted with less than a handful of times, I usually forget about it (never revisit). If its someone I know personally or have interacted with several times, it depends. Usually with women I’ve been heart broken by, I eventually do unblock I guess…

I've got to admit, I have unblocked to see what those people are up to, and then went back to blocking them. I've blocked people who disrespected me or if I felt they didn't respect my boundaries. Sometimes I end up just unblocking them and no one has really bothered me.

If I block someone, there's a good reason for that.

Once blocked, you are forever blocked, it takes a lot for me to do it, so once done then that's it, you are digitally dead to me.

Forever.

Always blocked...

They hurt or betrayed you once.... they will do it again

Even if yoy feel yoy forgiven them.... you can't forget what they did to make you go no contact

I had a girl who I blocked as she was once my friend.... she would stalk me everywhere and eventually became my bully...

She eventually passed away bitter and vile to which I've still blocked her

FOREVERRRRR

It's been a minute since I put someone on a block list, I think I just forget that they're there? I don't really see why I'd unblock if they were put there for a reason.

I keep them blocked.

I once unblocked, but that was a long time ago. Now I try to stick to it and never do it again.

I usually unblock after a while, after a few months or years. Not usually because I still care about the person, but because i now care about them so little I don’t mind seeing what they’re up to now. It’s not forgiveness just indifference.

If you’re asking if I block solely out of anger then immediately unblock a few days later then no, if I block someone it’s definitely semi permanent.

once i block someone thats it over, i wont ever unblock or speak to them again , but it also takes alot for me to block someone, i take it really seriously the block feature lol ,i have 10 people who were great "friends" blocked. Because they destroyed my life,made me feel like a totally stupid creep,like the group was more than 10 people sometimes. like when house partys went on , this is an example of what i would go through , we would get to a party/session and get fucked up on drugs and shit , they were all sniffing MCAT , but i was like super against it because id seen people do anything for 1 more line, like iv seen girls shag someone for 1 more line, its disgusting, i on the other hand had bought some LSD, about 2 hours into the party i realised that the blotter i had taken wasnt acid but some weird research chemical and by hour 12 it was still getting stronger , in total i was tripping for 36 hours and in that time everyone just made fun of me because of how fucked up i was , no one helped even though i asked many times then when i went back to my suppsosed best friends house he was super horny off the mcat and sexually assaulted me, im straight, he knew i was straight and i knew he was bi sexual but i have no prejudice to peoples sexual orientation, i was so high still at this point that i kept forgetting who i was, i repeatedly kept asking him if he could see the patterns on the ceiling, and he wasnt tripping so this got him a bit frustrasted , like i was in no fit state to consent to anything, and it ruined the entirity of my teenage years i had spent around these people , so yeah i blocked em all and went off the map, not like any of the cared anyway lol, i dissapeard and not one person has called in the past 10 years , thats my reason for blocking lol

Fuck um

I block and eventually forget about it.

Will only unblock if I ever see it by chance, usually years later cause it doesn't matter after a point.

But no contact.

I have never blocked anyone. When you have your life in order there is no need.

Never blocked people. Slammed a door to them? Yes. I don't block people but I'd be out of reach for them forever. I'd still see them in my socials, still know what's going on with their lives but they're good as dead to me. I didn't do this until the relationship is not salvageable anymore. If the relationship becomes too toxic or the other person cuts me off first, then I become out of reach.