Have you ever dmed a celebrity on Instagram so many times that they blocked you? Yeah, me neither. However, being blocked by someone is a very common thing. A simple argument can push someone to hit that bright red block button, but how can you reverse the curse?
While there are many reasons for getting blocked, there are also many reasons to want to be unblocked. These can be reasons such as wanting to apologize for a wrongdoing, wanting closure on a situation, or maybe the person who blocked you will become the President of the United States, and you don’t want to be blocked by the president. If you want to be unblocked by someone, read on to find out how you can do so.
Be apologetic
Blocking is a way to cut someone out of one’s life. This can be for reasons such as an argument, a breakup, or a falling out. However, many of these situations are moments we can grow from.
In order to do so, you have to be apologetic. If you want to be unblocked, you have to show the person who blocked you that you are remorseful for your actions.
This can be difficult since…well, you are blocked. But if you truly want to mend a broken relationship, you have to try. You can do this by asking them to meet up in person—maybe for coffee—to discuss how you left things off, and try to fix what is broken.
Or you can have one of your friends message them for you, asking if you guys can at least talk it out. That way, you are not the one making initial contact, which can sometimes soften the blow. Of course, there are some instances where the person who blocked you doesn’t want to speak to you ever again, but it is always better to try and fail than to not try and never know.
Be persistent but also patient
There are many instances where the person who blocked you wants to stay in that realm of no contact. However, there are many situations that can be solved by simply talking it out, but it might take some time.
That is why being persistent can help. If you are persistent with asking the person if they can either unblock you, or hear you out on why they should consider it, it can show that you care. I know a girl who once Venmoed her ex “can we talk” because it was one of the only platforms he hadn’t blocked her on. Not saying you should do this, but it is an example of showing creativity and persistence.
Being persistent doesn’t always work, so you also have to work on being patient. Good things come with time, if you wait for the person to be ready to talk it out, that also shows care. Instead of giving up on the first denial, wait. Some people take longer than others to get over a situation, so if you are patient and wait for the person to process their emotions, it can help in the long run of getting unblocked.
Be understanding
Oftentimes, getting unblocked doesn’t work. Blocking can be a big deal. If you have upset someone so much to the point that they don’t want you to even be able to contact them anymore, something is usually wrong. That’s why being understanding is so important. If you really do care about the person who blocked you, even if they won’t unblock you, the best thing to do is take a step back.
As the person on the side of being blocked, you have to respect that person’s wishes of not wanting to be in contact. Much like being patient, being understanding can help heal a relationship. Being understanding may not always get you unblocked, but it can at least help the person to not be as resentful towards you. Being tolerated is better than being hated.
Reflection
If you have been blocked, before anything, take some time to reflect on your actions. Maybe you deserved to be blocked, but also, maybe you didn’t. If you want to try and get unblocked remember what this article has told you, and don’t be discouraged if you don’t succeed on the first try. Being unblocked can take time and effort, especially depending on your specific situation. I hope this article helped you in your steps to being unblocked or showed you that maybe it’s better to be left blocked. I also hope whoever blocked you doesn’t become President.
