But when Maya went back to her chat list, Priya’s conversation was there again. And this time, her profile picture had returned—a silly photo of the two of them from college.

Depending on your privacy settings, unblocking someone allows them to see your "Last Seen" status and "Online" status again. Conversely, you will now be able to see theirs.

Unblocking is a feature designed for flexibility, not just reconciliation. Whether you are making amends or simply fixing a mistake, the process takes less than ten seconds. Just remember: the messages you missed are gone, but the line is officially open for the future.

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