Haunting is when someone from your past quietly watches your social media, liking or viewing posts, without actually reaching out.
Haunting is the unsettling habit of a former flame lingering at the edges of your online life. They watch your stories, like an old photo, or react to a post, but never send a message.
It often follows ghosting. The person disappeared from real contact, yet keeps a ghostly presence in your notifications.
The behavior sends a confusing signal. They are clearly paying attention, but not enough to start a real conversation.
Motives vary. Some are keeping you on the back burner, some are curious, and some do it almost without thinking.
Haunting is closely related to orbiting, which describes the same pattern of circling someone through social media. If it bothers you, muting or blocking is a fair way to clear the air.