Grace,

You do sound like you have thought through your situation very well despite how close you were with him. You sound like you are in touch with your feelings about the relationship even though you "loved" him.

Above all, take care of yourself & like you said, don't get involved in a triangle relationship. At this point, I don't think a friendship would ever work no matter how bad he wants to. I know it hurts to let go of something you had, but realizing that it isn't there anymore is helping you get through this too & not wanting to be treated like this.

Keep up the strong thinking. You will be successful & there will be someone that may come from out of nowhere that is just right for you,
Debbie