Why would a man who ended a relationship still want the woman to like him?

It's usually the void they want to fill in. Ego maniacs and narcissists want constant validation to feel great about themselves. Even if it comes from negative attention, an ex or someone they consider as an enemy, they'd take it. It's a problem that they don't acknowledge.

It could be guilt over how it ended, regret that it did end or maybe nostalgia? Could be something else also I guess

Ego is one helluva drug.

Does it really matter what his intentions are? It could be an ego thing. It could be a control thing. It could be a "I broke up with someone, and I need to feel good about myself". It could be an attempt to get something on the side...

She's in control of the situation, and she can set the boundaries, including control of social media, if that's what he's using to contact her.

well i might be weird about it, for whatever reason we split up, out of love, cheating or whatever reason, i will only go in a relationship if i love them and if i love someone i want them to be happy with or without me, so i'd love to stay friends with any girlfriend i would have

Although I really don't want to have anything to do with my ex, I still have a lot of empathy for her. She has so many issues. However, I cut off all contact.

Sounds like the grass wasn't that much greener

Ego

So, you’re asking for a friend? 🤔

That is a crazy situation to be in. 😅

Hahahaha Why would any gender expect that