How to handle creepy posts on social media by ex?
I'm not going to give much detail but I'll give you the gist of what has been happening. I tried to post in relationship advice but it wouldn't let me for some reason.
A committed relationship ended. "One" broke up with "Two" because of addiction, amongst other things.
Two went into rehab and expected that once Two was sober, they would get back together. One told Two they were never getting back together. Two wouldn't stop calling and texting until One blocked Two. Harassing continued on social media until One blocked Two on everything.
For the last couple months, Two has been posting pictures and messages about One on social media (nothing violent, only praising One and talking like they are still together but never outright saying they were). One filed a police report but nothing can be done at this point. One and Two no longer live close. Two doesn't seem to have the means to get in close proximity to One at this time.
What is the best option to deal with the social media posts? One has made it known to people close with Two that they are not together and never will be. Two has also been told a bunch of times that it's over by One as well as friends of One. Nothing seems to be working.
Some friends think that publicly shaming Two on social media is the best option because Two is very concerned with image. Some wonder if it will just escalate the problem and possibly lead to aggressive behavior. Two hasn't had a history of violence in years but did when much younger and as far as we know, no violence in relationships. Two did exhibit some controlling behavior during the relationship.
Or is it better to just ignore the posts? It would help keep tabs on Two's state of mind but hopefully Two would finally get with the program and move on.
Edited to add: Two's posts are coming every few days to once a week. One still has Two blocked but is getting screenshots from friends to monitor posts for police report. Police advised this.
"Move on" is easier said than done in these types of situations so please don't give that advice. One is constantly worried about Two just showing up or escalating the behavior. Two is absolutely exhibiting obsessive behavior, that is not something One can just move on from at this point.