100 Breakup Instagram Captions When Love Hurts

So, the love story you once hoped would last forever came to a screeching halt? You’re not alone. Over 80 percent of adults have had their hearts broken at least once — and yes, that can happen even if you’re the one to initiate the breakup.

We nearly universally agree that breaking up with someone over Instagram is tacky AF, but approaches to sharing your sad news with your followers differ. Of all the many reasons to share breakup Instagram captions, two stand out. Breakup captions let everyone in your social circle know that you’re no longer together, but they also allow you to process the breakup while getting support from your friends.

Are you after that cathartic experience, but do you also want to make sure you don’t pile the tragedy (or nastiness) on too high? You’ll find great examples of breakup Instagram captions to use or modify on this list — but we’ve also got some tips on writing your own.

How to Write Meaningful Break Up Captions for Instagram

Instagram captions after a breakup tend to fall into a couple of broad categories. They can be joyful, sad, or mean. As long as you don’t overdo it, all of those approaches are fine — but be careful. Your followers will quickly get fed up with your breakup captions unless you keep things classy.

Here’s a look at how to share your feelings (and get the support you need) without wandering into “I’ll unfollow you so I don’t have to read this anymore” territory:

• Avoid TMI posts. Your loss Instagram captions are OK, but you don’t have to list the million reasons you’re super glad your relationship is over in excruciating detail. Your Instagram followers will get bored if you do that, and you may regret it later.
• Never post breakup captions in the heat of the moment. Think about it. Write your caption, walk away from your Instagram app, and come back later. This “grace period” ensures you don’t post something that you’ll bitterly regret.
• Focus your break up Instagram captions on your feelings. Write about what you’re doing to cope, reach out for support and pizza parties if you must, and give your captions a positive spin when you’re ready.
• If you must write savage or petty captions about your breakup, we totally get it — but keep it classy. Put a positive spin on your captions when you’re ready, and honor the fact that every breakup is a chance at a fresh start.

Remember — most of your followers have experienced breakups, and even heartbreak, themselves, but they’re (probably?) not therapists. If you find yourself going somewhere really dark, take a break from Insta and connect with IRL folks who can get you through this tough time until the sun starts shining again.

Savage Breakup Instagram Captions

1. Breakup? Best excuse for ice cream ever.
2. Because some puzzle pieces will never fit together, no matter how hard you try to solve the damn jigsaw.
3. You do the break. I’ll stick to the up.
4. Here’s to being strangers again.
5. Roses are red, violets are blue, and I’m so glad I broke up with you.
6. You tried to call me? Sorry, wrong number.
7. One person’s trash is another’s treasure, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.
8. You’re like that one old kitchen knife you insisted on keeping. You just don’t cut it.
9. Freedom smells like freshly brewed coffee and sounds like… the sweet absence of your voice.
10. I only have eyes for coffee. You never stood a chance.

Petty Instagram Captions After a Breakup

11. Should have listened to the cat. He never liked you.
12. I’ve already replaced you with a hot water bottle. It doesn’t talk and never leaves the toilet seat up. Win-win.
13. Don’t expect me to hold the door open for you on your way out…
14. If you can’t take me as I am, watch me as I go.
15. I’ll be here drinking red wine. Karma will take care of the rest.
16. Better happy alone than miserable together. Although I bet you’re miserable alone, too.
17. I already feel sorry for the poor soul that decides to date you next.
18. Shining bright in the absence of your shadow.
19. 0/10 stars. Do not recommend.
20. Some people are just better off single.

Deep Instagram Captions After Breakup

21. I still love you. I just love my future happiness more.
22. Admitting it wasn’t working out is the first step of the rest of our lives.
23. We didn’t work out as a couple. Maybe we’ll work out as strangers.
24. Heartbreak — when you realize that overwhelming sadness and extreme relief can exist together at the same time, in the same person.
25. We wrote this chapter together. It was a masterpiece, but now it’s over. We write our stories better solo.
26. Setting myself free.
27. This is a sad day, but there’s also tomorrow. And the day after. And one day, it will all be OK.
28. Every ending is also a new beginning.
29. He’s out of the picture.
30. The Earth keeps spinning, the birds keep chirping, and we’ll keep breathing.

Fresh Start After a Breakup Captions for Instagram

31. Sleep hits different when you dare to put yourself first.
32. Looking forward to fresh adventures.
33. Now hiring: Single friends looking for epic adventures.
34. And somehow, when I lost you, when I wiped my tears away and dusted the arguments off, I found myself.
35. Planting new seeds for a better future.
36. Everyone’s got a life but… this one is beautifully mine.
37. No woman, no cry.
38. No boyfriend, no problem.
39. Hello, life! How I missed you!
40. So much time, so many options, so much energy. Grateful to be single!

Loving Single Life Post Breakup Instagram Captions

41. Happily never after!
42. All that time, all mine! So excited!
43. Back on the market, ready for action!
44. Freedom? Adventure! I’ll swipe right to that!
45. Travel mends a broken heart like nothing else!
46. Looking for a part of myself you never touched… finding it traveling the world.
47. So glad I chose me!
48. I said yes… to myself!
49. Stronger? Not sure? More excited? You bet.
50. Single? This feels kinda nice.

Sad Break Up Instagram Captions

51. It’s tissue time.
52. A life together, ripped apart by one moment…
53. Why does letting you go have to hurt so damn much?
54. You’ll find me under the covers, crying.
55. We shattered into a million pieces, each one painfully sharp.
56. Sadness is my spirit animal right now.
57. Breakup vibes only.
58. Now entering emo mode.
59. Send me all your sad songs.
60. You broke my heart.

Instagram Breakup Captions About the Power of Friendship

61. Good friends understand. Best friends bring pizza, tissues, and movies.
62. Ah, my squad. The true meaning of love.
63. Here’s to the ones who put the broken pieces back together.
64. Thanks for cheering me up, gang!
65. Loving single life, one girls’ night out at a time.
66. From heartbreak to… a nice break with my gang.
67. In the world of ships, friendships definitely win.
68. Thanks for waking me up when it was all over.
69. My ex, the rain. My friends, the sun. My future, the rainbow.
70. Lovers come and go, but friends are forever.

Great Quotes for Instagram Captions After a Breakup

71. “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” — Albert Einstein
72. “Let the rain come then if it must come! And let it wash away the dust that hurt my eyes!” ― Jocelyn Soriano
73. “…the sad part is that I will probably end up loving you without you for much longer than I loved you when I knew you.” ― Ranata Suzuki
74. “Stars can’t shine without darkness.” — Kris Menace
75. “Like some wines our love could neither mature nor travel.” ― Graham Greene
76. “Be in love with your life. Every minute of it.” — Jack Kerouac
77. “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” — Marilyn Monroe
78. “You fell in love with a storm. Did you really think you would get out unscathed?” ― Nikita Gill
79. “Nothing hurts more than being disappointed by the one person who you thought would never hurt you.” — Gugu Mofokeng
80. “Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” — Dalai Lama

Short Post Break Up Instagram Captions

81. Chasing my silver lining.
82. Let’s be strangers.
83. Sadness in my veins, hope in my heart.
84. The best thing about these memories? They’re memories.
85. I’ll miss you.
86. We were never meant to be.
87. And just like that, everything was suddenly better.
88. Better off alone.
89. Maybe I’m the one for me.
90. Yeah, see you around.

Creative Writing Prompts for Instagram Captions After a Breakup

The captions on our list might have inspired you, but if you hope to write your own, we can help with that, too. There’s no doubt about it — breakup Instagram captions are hard to write because they’re probably among the most painful and vulnerable moods you’ll ever share with your followers.

These creative prompts help you strike a balance between reflecting on your relationship and looking to the future. We’ve already started the sentences. Finish them with your own story to craft uniquely personal messages.

91. We were like… and…, but now we’re…
92. Stepping into the unknown, my soul gently whispers…
93. It was more like breaking free than breaking up, and I’m grateful that…
94. I didn’t choose to start a new chapter, but the first few lines are surprisingly exciting:…
95. Life since the breakup? Well, I started…
96. The one thing I can offer myself that nobody else can…
97. Dancing through the pain, cracking the occasional smile. Because…
98. Thanks for teaching me that…
99. My mood RN:… but also…
100. We weren’t meant to be, but I’ll always be grateful for…

FAQ About Breakup Instagram Captions

Why post breakup captions for Instagram at all?

Posting an Instagram caption after breakup helps you express yourself and your pain, get support from your friends, and help you process what happened so you can move on as a better, more complete person. On the practical side of things, an Instagram breakup caption also announces to the world that your relationship is over.

How can I share my emotions without being “too much” in my breakup Instagram captions?

Good question. Listen — everyone understands that breakups hurt, and your followers will almost certainly understand your feelings and need to vent. It’s best to focus your captions on your own feelings without getting too petty about your ex. After a while, your Instagram feed will show your arc from heartbreak to happiness. That’s something everyone can get on board with!

What hashtags should I add to my post breakup captions for Instagram?

Hashtags don’t just make it easier for others to discover your posts. They can also add emotional depth or character. Some of the best hashtags to use after a breakup include #healingheart, #newbeginnings, #movingon, #singlelife, #selflovejourney, #resilientheart, and #ownyourstory.

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