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just secretly hoping we'll find our way back together and I still love him, he loves me and still have feelings for me, but for him it changes nothing.

That's not moving on or letting go, IMO. I hope you can work on really moving on and letting go, because it strikes me as unhealthy for you.

I've had a similar issue with an ex of mine, and to some very small extent, possibly still do. I wouldn't be talking said ex if I loved her still, or at least, I would aim not to, because it's illogical; there's emotional ties that will only cause problems and get worse.

My suggestion which you can of course choose to completely ignore: if you really want to move on, leave him alone, and make sure he leaves you alone. Maybe one day you guys can talk like my ex and I do, but don't count on it. (works for me, because of indifference, bitterness, and some unpleasant, honest conversations)



I agree, but it's so hard to let go, even more so when you do talk every day 'n' that. The ex I've mentioned - well, back in the old days, we broke up and got together a few times, but that was so easy because we hung out all the time. I remember one time she came over, we were lying on my bed, (in retrospect, that was really weird in itself, since we weren't "together") but of course we ended up kissing and stuff. ¬_¬ So predictable. I think part of me knew it was wrong, but it happened anyway, I guess I kinda wanted it to? Who knows.

What I get from this, is that he's struggling to be friends with you, because, he's confused about how to be. Emotionally, mentally, and/or physically. You know how when you're together, you see each other all the time, and you get used to that; you get used to be in each others' space all the time. But what happens when you break up and decide to remain friends? You can't just magically switch all that stuff off. It's easy to cross the "friendship" line because of habit and mixed, confused feelings. That's at least how it went for me.

For both your sakes, take a break from each other... I'm not speaking days or even weeks, but months to years - however long it takes. For me, it took about 5 years or something, even after being with someone else, because of all the animosity.

Definitely think he's confused. Sounds like he's just reassuring himself. He's struggling from the sounds of it, but I don't think he's keen on admitting that to himself, or you.

Can I get an idea of what happened, here? Might give me a better idea of what he's about. For all I know, he could just be messing you about for gits and shiggles.

Sounds like you've got your head on straight. This is how I have been with the ex I now occasionally talk to, but she has been a similarish way to how your ex is with you. -_-

I just really think you need not have him in your life, for a while, at least. I think you need a break from him, and he definitely needs a break from you. I could be wrong of course, but that's what I'm getting from what you're saying.

Yep, sounds like my ex. -_- Let me guess, it makes you uncomfortable that he calls you "hun", as well?

This is why I don't bother saying something to my ex, because I'd get the same bullcrap response. Sure, maybe it's just friendly, but come on, given the circumstances, I think it's fair to say that it's plausibly not.

To conclude: he loves you, you love him, ... leave each other alone for a good long time, so you can get your heads/hearts straight.

Keep us posted, if you like.

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Just checked out your profile and saw what you struggle with - it strikes me that it's even more important that you guys take a long break, because you don't need this sort of emotional turmoil - you've got enough problems as it is, am I right? xD

PPS

Just started really thinking of things from his point of view, and it reminded me of another ex, one which I really cared a lot about. I had problems letting her go, to say the least. I may have even acted a bit like your ex. If he's feeling anything like what I did, then I definitely feel bad for him.