21 Petty Stories From People Who Have Zero Regrets After Getting Sweet, Sweet Revenge On An Ex Post-Breakup
1. The Fake Date
After my ex broke up with me, I got back at him by pretending to go on a date with someone he hated. I posted a bunch of pictures on social media, and he flipped out. It was worth it.
2. The Key to Revenge
My ex cheated on me, so I took the spare key to his apartment and swapped all his furniture around. He came home to a completely different setup and freaked out. He never figured out it was me.
3. The Sweetest Revenge
When my ex left me, I baked cookies for all our mutual friends and included a note about how good it felt to move on. Everyone knew it was a jab at him, but they enjoyed the cookies anyway.
4. The Musical Message
After our breakup, I made a playlist of all the songs that reminded me of the good times we had and sent it to him. But here’s the twist: I added a song at the end titled “I’m Over You.” He got the message loud and clear.
5. The Work Prank
My ex and I worked at the same company. After we broke up, I put a sticky note on his desk every day with a motivational quote. They were all quotes about moving on and finding someone better.
6. The Petty Postcard
While on vacation, I sent my ex a postcard with a picture of a beautiful beach. I wrote, “Wish you were here… not!” He knew it was childish, but it felt great to send it.
7. The Social Media Move
My ex loved to post about his life on social media. After our breakup, I started posting about all the fun things I was doing without him. It drove him crazy to see me having a good time.
8. The Silent Treatment
After my ex dumped me, I decided to give him the silent treatment. I blocked him on all social media and ignored his texts. He tried to get my attention for weeks, but I stayed strong.
9. The New Hobby
My ex always hated that I didn’t have any hobbies. So after we broke up, I took up painting and got really good at it. I even sold a few pieces. It felt amazing to prove him wrong.
10. The Public Declaration
At a party, I made a toast to all the single people in the room and said, “Here’s to knowing when to walk away from something that isn’t right for you.” My ex was there, and everyone knew I was talking about him.
11. The Gift Return
After our breakup, I returned all the gifts my ex gave me. But I didn’t just give them back; I wrapped each one with a note explaining why it was no longer needed in my life. It was therapeutic.
12. The Petty Playlist
I created a playlist called “Breakup Anthems” and shared it with my ex. Every song was about moving on and finding someone better. It was petty, but it helped me heal.
13. The Birthday Surprise
On my ex’s birthday, I sent him a cake with a note that said, “Happy Birthday! Hope this year is better than the last one – for both of us.” It was a subtle dig, but it felt good.
14. The Creative Outlet
After our breakup, I started writing a blog about relationships. I used our relationship as inspiration for many posts. My ex found out and was furious, but it was my way of coping.
15. The Unfollow
I unfollowed my ex on all social media platforms and made sure to like all the posts of our mutual friends. It was my way of showing him that I was moving on and didn’t need him in my life anymore.
16. The Friendly Reminder
Every time I saw my ex, I made sure to mention how much happier I was without him. It was petty, but it helped me move on and made him realize what he lost.
17. The New Look
After our breakup, I got a makeover and posted pictures of my new look on social media. My ex couldn’t resist commenting on how great I looked. It was a small victory.
18. The Subtle Dig
At a mutual friend’s wedding, I made a toast and mentioned how happy I was to see true love. I then added, “Something I thought I had, but thankfully, I know better now.” My ex was there, and it was a satisfying moment.
19. The Fitness Journey
After our breakup, I focused on getting fit and healthy. I posted my progress on social media, and my ex couldn’t help but notice. It felt great to show him what he was missing out on.
20. The Holiday Card
I sent my ex a holiday card with a picture of me and my new partner. It was a simple way to show him that I had moved on and found someone better.
21. The Final Goodbye
I wrote a letter to my ex, detailing all the reasons why our relationship didn’t work and how much better off I was without him. I never sent it, but writing it down helped me find closure and move on.
