After a breakup, block your ex on social media, delete old messages and photos, and keep in-person contact to child-related logistics only. Tell a trusted friend your boundaries and check in weekly so they can stop you when you're tempted to break them.
Digital boundaries. Block or meet him on social media. Delete old texts and photos. You don't need to reread the past. No checking his profile, his stories, or his life. Physical boundaries. No hanging out during exchanges. Drop off and go. No inviting him in just for a minute. No joint activities for the child's sake unless it's a major milestone. And even then, keep it brief. Accountability Tell one trusted friend what you're doing. Check in with them weekly. When you want to break the boundary, text them instead.
