101 Signs Your Ex Is Confused (How to Figure Him Out)

If you are looking for signs your ex is confused, you may be wondering what’s going on with him, why he isn’t acting normal, and what he’s really thinking and feeling. 

There’s always the possibility that he wants to get back together and just doesn’t know how to approach the subject after the breakup the two of you had.

A confused guy may be sending you mixed signals because he just doesn’t know what he wants in a relationship or life in general. When it comes to a confusing guy, you should ask yourself if he’s worth the hassle that you are going through. 

Do you think he wants to get back together, or is he just playing games with your heart? Don’t settle for someone who isn’t direct with you.

It’s true that he may wish to restore the relationship to the way it was, but you need to decide if you want to get back with him. Make sure you remember the pros and cons that happened in the relationship. You don’t want to end up making the same mistakes with your ex that you’ve already “learned from.”

This article will look at the signs your ex is confused.

Signs Your Ex is Confused

• He spends a lot of time with you
• He posts things about you on social media

• He sends you mixed messages
• He “likes” your social media posts.
• He tells inside jokes of yours on social media
• He seems very moody
• He talks to you about all the good things that happened in your relationship
• He keeps changing his relationship status on Facebook
• You run into him all the time
• He texts you out of the blue
• He says he misses you
• You just have a “gut feeling” that he’s not over you
• He comments on all your pictures and posts on social media
• He finds excuses to contact you
• He tries to talk about the problems the two of you had in your relationship
• He is inconsistent
• He tries to get you to hang out with him a lot
• He’s made you feel confused
• He reminds you of how much time you spent together
• He makes it clear that he’s not dating anyone else
• He gets easily angered
• He’s jealous of the guys you are dating
• He says he wants to get back together
• He asks you tons of questions in an effort to get you to engage with him
• He says he doesn’t know or understand how he feels
• He’s always there when you need him
• He has stayed in touch with your family
• He lets you know why you need him
• He tries to make you jealous
• He doesn’t want to work on the problems you had together
• He posts personal things about you
• He still tries to “take care” of you
• He dates another person who is just like you
• He talks to your friends
• He does things to make you laugh or smile
• He still buys you gifts
• He tells you that he hates you
• He responds to texts immediately
• He has spread rumors about you
• He says that he needs you in his life
• He keeps some of your belongings
• He blocks your number
• He asks other people questions about you
• He talks about the good times you had when you were together
• He steers every conversation to be about getting back together
• He doesn’t date anyone new and doesn’t want to make you jealous
• He acts strangely or seems weird to you
• He makes it a point to talk to you during the holidays
• He continues to do certain things that you two had as traditions
• He starts having a rebound relationship
• He keeps all communication channels open
• He brags a little too much about how well he’s doing without you
• He drunk dials or texts you

• He makes false assumptions and gets mad over social media posts.
• He calls or DMs you on social media excessively.
• He has changed his social media status to “It’s complicated”
• He asks you a ton of questions
• He posts lots of pictures of his “new, perfect life” on social media
• He sends you very vague text messages
• You get the feeling that he may be depressed
• He acts like his rebound relationship is perfect
• He says he can’t handle the two of you being “just friends”
• He has improved and does stuff he didn’t do when you were together
• He asks if you are seeing someone new
• He still tries to control you
• He always gives you advice
• You can tell he’s upset by his body language
• He talks to your mutual friends about you to test the waters
• He tries to be more than friends
• He remembers and celebrates important dates, like your birthday
• He calls you hurtful names or makes fun of you
• He calls, “just to hear your voice”
• He says that he thinks he wants to get back together
• He frequently sends you pictures or stuff that reminds you of him
• He remembers little details about you
• He contacts you on your birthday
• You feel like you are being stalked
• He badmouths your new boyfriend
• He makes it a point to congratulate you on your success at work
• Your friends say he’s asking about you
• He tells you that he has changed
• He acts uneasy or nervous around you
• He says that he’s looking for closure
• He flirts with you even though you are broken up
• He constantly steers conversations so that you are talking about emotional stuff
• He mentions being friends with benefits one day out of the blue
• He overanalyzes everything
• He conveniently left stuff at your place
• He acts as if the two of you are still in one happy relationship
• He tells you about his plans
• He acts secretive about the important stuff
• He writes long social media posts about your breakup
• You can tell he’s confused by reading his body language
• He tries to upset you
• His feelings change from one day to the next
• He apologizes to you
• He tries to fix what went wrong with your relationship
• He does just about anything to get your attention
• He doesn’t seem to be healing properly
• He makes every effort to “play hard to get”
• He tries to have one on one time with you whenever he can

Why Your Ex May Be Confused

There are many times when ex-boyfriends or ex-lovers just seem baffled by the feelings they didn’t know they had for their girl. 

One clear sign of an ex feeling confused is when he calls and doesn’t say anything; instead, he just hangs up; he may “claim” that he accidentally called you when in reality, he just wanted to hear your voice but couldn’t think of anything to talk about.

Your ex may be living in a limbo state because he doesn’t understand why the two of you broke up. If that’s the cause of your ex’s confusion, you should explain what happened to the relationship in a way that he will understand. I suggest using examples of the reasons you decided to move on and pursue something else in your life.

Another possibility is that your ex is just now getting in touch with his feelings. You must decide if you want to give him another shot, go on a break, or cut him loose. Just try to be respectful in how you approach the subject because there’s a good chance that he’s feeling hurt and confused by his newfound feelings for you. It’s flattering, I know, but be fair to him.

What You Should Do If Your Ex Wants You Back

The first thing you need to do if you see a clear sign that your ex wants you back is to decide what you want. Do you want to get back with him again? Try to clearly reflect on the reasons you broke up, so you don’t make the same mistakes. It’s a good idea to make weighted pros and cons list to evaluate which way makes the most sense for you.

If you feel like your ex is overwhelming you because he’s confused, you may want to clearly explain what your boundaries are. If you are serious about being with him again, you may want to involve the help of couples counseling or bring in the assistance of a mental health professional. Also, don’t rush back into a relationship right away. You may need time.

If you’ve made your intentions clear to your ex and he hasn’t backed off, you may want to involve the law, especially if you feel unsafe around him or uneasy by his actions. Consider a restraining order. Don’t let a confused ex harm you physically or emotionally. Remember the reasons you and your ex decided not to be together anymore. 

Why Exes Often Come Back After a Breakup

There are many possible reasons why your ex is saying he wants to be with you again. He may not even feel that way! He’s just confused as to what his true feelings are, and being together again makes sense. He thinks it will make everything better if you were back together. Some guys want to get back because they think everything was perfect when you were together.

Better Health has a great list of reasons an ex tries to restore everything to the way it was. Maybe your ex is horny, bored, or just trying to prove to you that he’s perfectly fine without you. Many guys just want the attention; they need to feed their oversized egos by getting you to give them your positive OR negative attention. They crave this!

Let’s not discount the true Prince Charmings out there, though. Your ex may genuinely care about you and remembers the good and bad of your relationship. He may have changed and felt like everything could be different this time around. Maybe your ex dumped you and now feels as though that was a bad decision because he realizes the good outweighed the bad.

What to Do If You Want Your Ex Out of Your Life

As mentioned, a restraining order may be appropriate if you feel like he’s become dangerous or unnerving. If it isn’t to that point yet, you could first make your feelings clear. Tell him it’s over, and you have no intention of ever being with him again. You may even want to lie, or tell the truth if it’s applicable, and say that you are happy with someone new.

After you’ve expressed your true feelings, you may want to take him off all your social media accounts so that you don’t feel as though you are being “stalked” by him. While you’re at it, block him from email, phone calls, and social media. You might let him know what you’re doing, why you feel it’s necessary, and give him a short farewell message. 

What You Should Do If Your Ex Shows Signs of Confusion

If you are positive there is no hope of a future with this guy, you could, at least, try to make him get some sense of closure with the myriad of feelings he is going through. After that, you should just ignore his wishy-washy behavior. You’ve already helped him all you can; it’s now up to him to move on and leave you alone in the future.

If you do see potential in having him as a boyfriend once again, find out what he really wants. Tell him you are confused by his words, actions, and behaviors. Once you determine his true feelings and desires, see if they align with your hopes, wishes, and needs.

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To Sum Things Up…

Well, we’ve reviewed 101 signs your ex is feeling confused. What did you think? Do you have different signs from your ex you could share in the comments? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the subject. Don’t forget to share this post with others, too!