40+ Spicy Instagram Captions to Use After a Breakup

Breakups are never easy to navigate — and it's always when you're feeling most vulnerable that people come out of the woodwork to share their tips on how to get over a breakup. But the truth is, nothing says "I'm over you" quite like breakup Instagram captions.

When it comes to getting back on your feet after a breakup, you'd be surprised at just how much taking a second to speak your truth can help. Does that mean you should air out every grievance, no matter how personal, for the world to see and hear? Not necessarily. But you should never underestimate the power of posting a good breakup quote — or writing your own — that captures everything you're feeling and more. Pair that with a picture of you or something that brings you joy, and you're one step closer to prioritizing your bliss over someone else's feelings.

Posting something on Instagram to validate your feelings and share how you're healing can be liberating, but what do you even say? We've rounded up some of the best post-breakup captions and ideas that'll make you feel strong, inspired, optimistic, and ready to take on whatever life throws at you next. Because remember: you're a vision, and a breakup should never keep you from expressing yourself.

Additional reporting by Theresa Massony and Taylor Andrews

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Good Breakup Instagram Captions
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Good Breakup Instagram Captions

  1. Setting myself free.
  2. I'm going to chill and sit back.
  3. Not your baby.
  4. Bye! ✌️
  5. Always reinventing myself.
  6. Sometimes, the universe washes all the grime away for you.
  7. Planting my own flowers.
  8. "What is stronger than the human heart, which shatters over and over and still lives." — Rupi Kaur
  9. Your value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth.
  10. "Find the love you seek by first finding the love within yourself." — Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
  11. "Stop filling the spaces in between with distractions and the right energy will flow in." — Amy Chan
  12. Very in tune with my worth.
  13. Something better is waiting.
  14. In my healing girl era.


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Healing Breakup Instagram Captions
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Healing Breakup Instagram Captions

  1. Letting the sun dry my tears and light up my biggest dreams.
  2. Leaning into the little things that bring me joy.
  3. Aligning with my highest good only.
  4. "Let this be the year you choose courage over fear." — Morgan Harper Nichols
  5. "I choose to believe I have not missed out on what is meant for me." — Morgan Harper Nichols
  6. "I think it's important to realize you can miss something and still not want it back." — Paulo Coelho
  7. "No one saves us but ourselves." — Buddha
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Savage Breakup Instagram Captions
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Savage Breakup Instagram Captions

  1. Single ( ), Taken ( ), Too Busy Enjoying Life (✓)
  2. You were my cup of tea, but I drink coffee now.
  3. Girls' night out every night.
  4. Thank you, next.
  5. Allergic to bullshit.
  6. Next chapter.
  7. People may say things to break your heart, but my plants never will.
  8. Change of plans.
  9. She's [or insert your pronoun] back.
  10. What else is on the menu?
  11. Who's next?
  12. She [or insert your ex partner's pronoun] broke. I'm up.


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Positive Breakup Instagram Captions
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Positive Breakup Instagram Captions

  1. Protecting my light with all I've got.
  2. Sometimes, your most beautiful creations are born from the hurt you feel.
  3. Letting all the negative energy float away.
  4. Choosing me and my happiness.
  5. When we lose our way, we find ourselves.
  6. Every decision I make is the right decision for me.
  7. "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." — Buddha
  8. Happier.
  9. As good as you'll get.