Yes it's the same guy.

I was into him before I noticed that he was chasing other girls. Let's put it this way, any feelings I still have are prevented from developing because now I know he is into "relationships" that stay very superficial, just to get validation apparently.

I didn't want him to talk to me because he was playing games. I was never interested in a war.
The "problem" now is the hostility. We are in the same circles. It's not entirely avoidable so I can't completely be oblivious when someone shoots you daggers just because u talk to a common friend or are laughing.

It's like a divorce without a marriage! At the same time he's dropping hints on social media to catch my interest which I diligently ignore. I hope the games don't start again because then I will have to give up this social circle entirely. I already have loads of projects outside of our circle but this one is important. I made lots of great friends there.

Yes, he takes way too much space in my life. It's bothering me too, trust me. I thought everything had been said and that it would be quiet now. Think again :-/

Bill3: I agree but I told him that weeks ago and his anger is getting worse even though I hadn't seen him in a month. He seems to be feeding it on his own.

divine1966: he told me he had feelings for me a few months ago but wasn't showing them (yeah, great lol). He showed interest (asking me to help him on projects even though he didn't need anyone) but every time we got a bit closer he said he didn't want a relationship, so I told him to stop flirting with me and saying that he has feelings. That's what I meant by games.