Dear Tessa: My Ex Liked My Vacation Pics, What Now?

Crisis:
Dear Tessa, my ex just liked a bunch of my vacation photos. We haven’t talked in months, and now suddenly he’s double-tapping my bikini pics like nothing ever happened. What does this mean? Should I respond, ignore him, or block him?

— Sun-Kissed but Stressed

Ah, the classic Ex Engagement Olympics. Nothing says “I still lurk” like a man creeping out of digital retirement to tap a few pics you posted three weeks ago. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t mean he’s changed, healed, or suddenly realized your worth. It just means the Wi-Fi was strong, his ego was weak, and he got bored enough to scroll your profile like it’s Netflix.

Here’s the truth: a like isn’t an apology, a plan, or a second chance. It’s a breadcrumb. And breadcrumbs aren’t dinner, they’re just enough to keep you checking for more. If he really wanted back in, he’d send an actual message, not play thumb gymnastics on your photos.

So what now? Nothing. Keep posting, keep thriving, and treat his likes for what they are: a digital “Hey, remember me?” And the correct response to that is: “Nope.”

Final Thought: An ex liking your pics isn’t closure or a comeback — it’s a ghost rattling chains. Don’t invite him back in.

Disclaimer: Menace Mail is written with equal parts sarcasm, savage honesty, and a little too much iced coffee. These answers are not licensed therapy (shocking, I know), just unfiltered perspective. If it stings, maybe that’s the point. It is pure satire and for entertainment purposes only. The scenarios, “advice,” and commentary are exaggerated, over-the-top, and not meant to be taken literally. If you’re here for actual relationship guidance, you’re in the wrong inbox and on the wrong blog.