10 reasons your ex is trying to make you jealous

Do you have a strange feeling that your ex is trying to make you jealous but don’t understand why?

It’s not uncommon to feel a little jealous when you’re no longer with your ex. 

Moreover, most people can see why their ex might be trying to make them jealous. 

Maybe they’re moving on too fast, or maybe they’re just trying to break your heart all over again. 

But what is your ex’s intention to make you jealous?

Here are 10 reasons why your ex might be making you jealous.

1) They’re trying to get you back

Perhaps not surprisingly, sometimes your ex is trying to make you jealous in an attempt to win you back.

It’s a very common tactic. 

They’re trying to make you feel jealous, so you’ll be more likely to call them and patch things up, or at least try to.

Sounds familiar?

Just think about it. What is your reaction when you notice that your ex is trying to make you jealous? Do you want to get back together with them?

The answer is probably “yes.” It’s natural. And guess what?

It also means that their strategy is working, and they’re succeeding in getting you back.

But if that’s the case, it doesn’t mean that they actually want to get back with you. It just means that they want to make you jealous, so you will call them.

However, you should know that understanding their intention can be a bit complicated sometimes.

What I mean here is that it depends on the way they’re making you jealous.

For instance, if your ex is contacting you to let you know about how happy they are with their new partner, then it’s a pretty clear sign that they want to make you jealous.

However, if your ex is posting photos of them with their new partner on social media, then it’s not so clear.

Why?

Because it could be that they’re actually posting those photos to show off, not because they want to make you jealous. 

In fact, if your ex has never contacted you since the breakup and hasn’t even mentioned anything about getting back together, there are no guarantees that they’re making you jealous because they want to get back with you.

It might just be a coincidence. 

So, watch out for these signs and keep in mind that your ex’s intention might not be what you think it is.

2) They think that you’re not over them yet

Believe it or not, another common sign that your ex is trying to make you jealous is that they think that you’re not over them yet.

Sounds weird, right?

I mean, why should they try to make you feel jealous even if you’re over them? And why should they care if you get jealous?

Well, it’s simple. They think that if they make you jealous, then you’ll be more likely to call them and try to get back together with them.

And since they think that you’re not over them yet, they want to make sure that they don’t lose you.

So, they want to make you jealous.

But why do they think that you’re not over them yet?

Well, usually because of the way you react when they contact you.

For example: if your ex doesn’t contact you for a while and then suddenly contacts you again, and your reaction is to get really excited, then it’s very likely that they’ll assume that you’re not over them yet.

Why does this happen?

Well, sometimes your ex might be trying to make you jealous because they want you to realize how unhappy you are without them.

They want you to understand that life after the breakup is not so great and that maybe the two of you should give it another chance.

In other words, they might be hoping that their attempts will work and that your jealousy will make you reach out to them again.

In other words, it’s a pretty common way to get the attention of your ex, and it happens often.

Just take a moment to think about this one: 

What’s your reaction when you see your ex with someone else?

• Do you feel upset?
• Do they seem happy together?
• Are they really in love?
• Or are they just pretending to be social media?

Keep in mind that the way you react can give your ex an idea of how you feel about the breakup.

So, if you get really upset when they post a picture on Instagram with someone else, it’s very likely that your ex will assume that you’re not over them yet.

And if they think that you’re still interested in getting back together, then they might be trying to make you jealous to see if it works.

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4) They still have feelings for you

Okay, the most obvious reason why your ex is trying to make you jealous is that they still have feelings for you.

But understanding whether they really have feelings for you isn’t easy, right?

That’s why I want you to think about something else for a moment:

What does your ex look like whenever they accidentally run into you? How do they act when they see you with another guy or girl?

If you know that your ex has feelings for you, then you can easily read it in their actions that they want you back.

And you know what else?

They might be harboring hopes that they can get back together with you, or they might just be trying to relive the good times that you had together.

But whatever their reason is, it’s likely that they still have feelings for you, even if those feelings aren’t as strong as they used to be before the breakup.

And since your ex might still want to get back together with you, then it’s possible that they want to know if your feelings for them are still strong after the breakup.

By making you feel jealous, your ex can see whether there’s a chance for them to reconcile with you.

And if there is a chance, then it gives them a great opportunity to try and win you back!

But how can you be sure that your ex really has some feelings for you?

Well, for this, you’ll have to keep an eye on their actions.

If you notice that they’re always checking up on you, or if they still want to spend time with you, then it’s a good sign that they might still have some feelings for you.

And once you understand their intentions, it will be easier to make a decision whether you should try to win them back or not.

But here’s one more thing:

Even if they still have feelings for you, it doesn’t mean that they will get back together with you.

So make sure that you keep that in mind before you try to win them back.

5) They hate seeing you happy without them

Can I be totally honest with you?

One of the best strategies to understand why your ex is trying to make you jealous is to see whether they can enjoy your happiness and value your current relationships or not.

You see, if they can’t enjoy your happiness, then it means that they’re over the fact that you two aren’t together anymore.

But what if they hate seeing you happy with someone else?

Well, that’s a great sign!

It means that they still have feelings for you. And if they still have feelings for you, then it’s likely that they want to get back together with you.

This is similar to the above explanation, but it’s important to note that this is a two-way street.

If your ex is trying to make you jealous, it’s likely because they hate seeing you happy without them.

They hate the fact that you don’t want them in your life anymore. They hate the fact that you’re happier without them.

And they can’t bear the idea that they aren’t the most important person in your life anymore.

You cut them out of your life and started to live a happy life with new people. But your ex is trying to make you jealous because they hate seeing you happy without them.

They hate seeing you with someone new. They hate seeing you in a relationship.

And probably, they want to get you to stop being happy without them.

And guess what? One way to do that is to make you jealous.

They want you to miss them so bad that you’ll end up going back to them.

So if your ex is jealous of your current relationship, then it gives you a great opportunity to win them back and restore the feelings you used to have towards them!

6) They’re trying to get an apology out of you

This one might seem a bit hard to believe, but trust me, sometimes your ex is trying to make you jealous for an apology.

I know, it’s weird. But if you think about it, there are a lot of situations where this can happen.

For example, if you broke up with your ex because they cheated on you and they’re still trying to make you jealous, then they might be trying to get an apology out of you.

So, here’s the truth:

They might be trying to make you jealous so that they can get an apology out of you.

They might want to know why you didn’t give them a second chance after they cheated on you.

Yes, you’re right, this is a little different than the previous explanations. But it’s definitely worth mentioning.

Why?

Because it’s possible that your ex is trying to make you jealous because they want an apology from you.

Maybe you hurt them in the breakup or maybe there’s something else that you need to apologize for.

Whatever it is, your ex is trying to make you jealous because they want an apology from you. And in order to understand why they act this way, you should think about the way your relationship ended.

Did you break up with them because you cheated on them? Or maybe you were disrespectful in some way or another.

Think about it, and then decide whether you need to apologize.

But just remember, if your ex is trying to make you jealous because they want an apology out of you, then there’s a chance that your relationship can be restored.

So, if this is the case and your ex is trying to make you jealous for an apology, then just apologize and everything will be fine!

7) They’re trying to get your attention

Ever noticed that your ex is constantly trying to communicate with you after the breakup?

They might send you messages on social media, they might call you, and they might even try to hang out with you.

It’s like they’re trying to get your attention. It’s like they’re trying to get you to talk to them.

Why would your ex do this?

Well, the most obvious reason is that they’re trying to get you to talk to them.

They want you back, and they’re hoping that if they keep trying to get your attention, you’ll talk to them.

But it’s not always like this. Your ex could be trying to get your attention for a completely different reason. Maybe they need something from you, or maybe they just miss talking to you.

Whatever the reason may be, it’s important that you see it for what it really is:

They might be trying to get your attention because they miss you. And they’re hoping that you’ll talk to them and give them a second chance.

But what if you perceive your ex’s behavior as a great opportunity to get back together? Or maybe they don’t try to get your attention but you’re the one who wants to do so.

What can you do in this situation?

Send this “No Communication” text

— “You’re right. It’s best that we don’t talk right now, but I would like to be friends eventually.” —

This one needs to be sent to your ex at the right time for it to be truly effective.

But why I like it is that you’re communicating with them that you don’t really need to talk anymore. In essence, you’re saying that you don’t really need them to play any role in your life anymore.

Why is this so good?

You induce a “fear of loss” in your ex which will trigger their attraction to you again.

I learned about this text from Brad Browning, who has helped thousands of men and women get their exes back. He goes by the moniker of “the relationship geek”, for good reason.

In this free video, he’ll show you exactly what you can do to make your ex want you again.

No matter what your situation is — or how badly you’ve messed up since the two of you broke up — he’ll give you a number of useful tips that you can apply immediately.

Here’s a link to his free video again. If you really want your ex back, this video will help you do this.

8) They want to hurt you by making you jealous

Unfortunately, sometimes our ex-partners may want to hurt us by making us jealous.

They want to make you jealous so that they can feel better about themselves, and so that they can get back at you for dumping them.

Why would they do this?

The reason is that they are trying to break your heart again. They want to hurt you and make you feel the way that they’re feeling.

I know it’s hard to believe at first, but this is how an ex-partner can be when they want to get revenge on you.

This is a very common reason for your ex making you jealous. It has nothing to do with getting back together or breaking up again but just breaking your heart again.

They might feel bad about the way things ended between the two of you, so they try to make you jealous.

This can be very hurtful and painful for you.

What should you do in this situation?

You need to let your ex know that making you jealous is not going to work. You don’t want to be with them anymore, and any attempt to make you jealous is just going to hurt them more than it will hurt you.

Just try to talk to them face-to-face and let them know their methods aren’t going to work.

Tell them that you don’t like what they’re doing and that they should stop. If they don’t, then you need to walk away from the situation and completely cut contact with them, until they grow up and learn how to be in a relationship.

9) They want to re-hook up with you

You already realize that your ex might be trying to make you jealous because they still have feelings for you and want you back.

But here’s another common reason why your ex may be trying to make you jealous.

In this case, they want to re-hook up with you.

And by re-hook up, I mean they want to be physically intimate with you.

They might want to hook up in the same way that you were hooking up before you broke up. 

Maybe they want to have sex with you again, or maybe they just want to kiss and cuddle with you. Or maybe they just want to be friends with benefits, where there is no emotional attachment, but just a physical one.

But you know what?

It doesn’t mean that they still have feelings for you at all. Instead, they just want to hook up with you.

Whatever it is that your ex wants from you, if it’s not a romantic relationship, then they’re trying to use jealousy as a tool to get what they want from you.

So, let’s be real here: there are some people who are just relationship-oriented. 

They’re the types to date a lot of people at once, or they’re the types to move from one relationship to another without any real commitment. 

These types of people are usually relationship-oriented because they like the feeling of being in a relationship. 

They like attention, they like having a best friend, they like having someone they can trust, etc.  But if they get out of the relationship, they don’t want to be lonely. 

They want to be able to experience the good parts of a relationship without having to commit to a partner. Your ex is trying to make you jealous because they want to re-hook up with you. 

They know that you won’t date them because you’re not ready to date, so they’re trying to make you jealous so that you’ll re-hook up with them again.

10) They want to boost their self-esteem

And the final reason why your ex might be making you jealous is that they have low self-esteem. This is a very common reason for this and one that you need to be aware of.

If your ex has low self-esteem and they’ve just broken up with you, then they may try to use jealousy as a way to boost their self-esteem.

They want to make you jealous so that they can see how much it hurts you. And by doing this, they get a kick out of seeing how badly it hurts you and seeing how much pain they’re causing.

The reason why people who have low self-esteem do this is that it makes them feel better about themselves when they cause us pain.

It boosts their ego and makes them feel better about themselves.

The result?

They try to make you jealous so that they can feel better about themselves.

This is a very common reason why your ex might be trying to make you jealous. It is not a good reason, and it is not going to work.

If this is the case, then you need to walk away from this situation as soon as possible and completely cut contact with them until they learn how to stay in a relationship.

Final words

And that’s it for this lesson on why your ex might be trying to make you jealous.

Hopefully, these tips have been helpful for you and that you’re able to use them in your life when dealing with an ex who wants revenge on you or who wants to get back at you for dumping them.

But what if you also want your ex back for good?

You’ll need the help of Brad Browning. I mentioned him earlier, he’s developed some incredible techniques to help rebuild the love and trust between you and your ex. 

And the best part? 

With his practical advice and tips, you could be in contact with your ex much sooner than you think. Are you ready to take the plunge and fight for the love you once shared together?

If so, check out Brad’s excellent free video.

Here’s the link once again.