ex ignores me but watches my stories

No, not necessarily. It could just be their way of being nosy. They might not have any ill intentions.

It could mean that they still have some level of interest in your life but don't want to directly interact. Maybe they're not over you completely and are using your stories as a way to keep tabs without getting too involved.

It could mean they're still curious about your life but don't want to directly engage. Maybe they miss you a bit but are trying to move on and think ignoring you is the best way while still being a bit nosy about what you're up to.

It could mean a few things. Maybe they're still interested in your life but don't want to engage directly. Or perhaps they're just being nosy. It's also possible they don't know how to respond to your texts but can't resist looking at your stories.

I don't think so. Confronting them might make the situation more awkward. If they're ignoring you, they probably don't want direct contact. Just let them be and focus on your own life.

First, don't let it get to you too much. Their behavior is about them, not you. If it really bothers you, you could consider blocking them from seeing your stories. This sends a clear message that if they want to be a part of your life, they need to engage with you through proper communication, not just be a silent observer of your stories.

It could mean she's still interested in your life but doesn't want to directly interact. Maybe she's shy or not ready to engage fully yet.

There's also a possibility that she's conflicted. She might have some reasons for not wanting to interact with you directly, like she's currently focused on other things in her life such as her studies or career. But at the same time, she still has a bit of an interest in you which is why she watches your stories. It could also be that she enjoys the anonymity of just observing your stories without the pressure of having to respond to you.

Maybe he's still interested in your life but doesn't want to directly interact. It could be that he's shy or not ready to engage with you yet.

You could just give her some space. Don't push her to interact. If she's interested, she might come around on her own.