hey! you seem surprised that his ex is (imo) still holding a candle for him and that she would be as, well... devious as she's being in order to get him back. I'm not...I'm also waiting for him to start playing her against you and vice versa...(probably already happening) He's going thru the motions and doing all of the right things...but it's the "why" he's doing it that only he knows! right now it seems hopeful that he is being sincere, maintain the distance,ignore what he says, watch what he does...it's also important to understand that in some ways you are'nt objective as far as he's concerned, you have feelings! watch for those to make excuses for him. you seem to be doing SO well with your own stuff, I'm concerned he'll somehow be a negative for you.