Is it normal to check up on your ex?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes, it’s normal to feel curious about how your ex is doing or look at their social media now and then. If checking becomes a habit that keeps you stuck or crosses their boundaries, it may be time to step back.
A breakup doesn’t switch off your curiosity overnight. Lots of people occasionally check an ex’s social media or ask a mutual friend how they’re doing, even when they know getting back together isn’t on the table.
The useful question is how it leaves you feeling. If you end up upset, comparing yourself, or checking over and over, muting or unfollowing them for a while can give you some breathing room. And if your ex has asked for space, respect that rather than finding another way to keep tabs.