That sucks to simply want to check in with another human and feel unheard. I hate that, too! I’m wondering if it could be either he changed his number, or if he has a partner that checks his phone so he blocked your number so he would not have to explain, or if he needs more time to not love you and knows that if he texts back he won’t be able to stop. Idk, just random thoughts. Are there any other possibilities you can think of?

Those are good possibilities. My thought was he wasn't really busy and it was an elaborate lie to get rid me. I know that sounds paranoid but it's happened to me before.

I don't really want to pursue the matter anymore because he might think I am stalking him.

I think you are smart to do that. I don't know about you, but when you said 'paranoid' it reminds me that I will exhibit paranoia as a symptom of my BP2. That may not be you, but it is me.

Well, you texted him and he knows you did that. If he doesn't reply back, well then, you have your answer. You did nothing wrong. Who even knows what's up with him nowadays.... he said he has his mom to take care of and his work.... and like you said, maybe he made it up, maybe he didn't.... Fact is, he wasn't being that great of a guy back then, so why would he start now??

It's difficult to remain friends with an ex anyway. It takes usually a long time apart first, maybe a year or more, to even start any kind of friendship. If it can happen at all.

Try to forget about him and move forward with your life. Who cares what he's thinking anymore? Not you! Have you been out dating, going out with friends, having a full social life since the break up? Time to get out and meet some new friends (that aren't him!!!). Good luck. You can do this.

I really think no contact is best in regards to ex. I only stay sorta in contact or one ex which is my kids dad and I can’t wait till they ends even. If he wants to respond he will. If not that’s ok too.

Thank you everyone

People aren’t required to be friends with exes. I rarely remained friends. To me there was no point.

Big hug Jen.... I'm sorry that you've been hurt.... I have to agree though that this guy wasn't much of a boyfriend back then.... xo

Yes people did point that out when we're dating. That's how a lot of my boyfriends treated me. A good man is hard to find.

This ex was unique in that he had qualities I didn't see in most men. I.e. he had no interest in sports except for bike riding (both motor and non). I like motorcycles but don't know how to ride. His birthday and mine are 2 days apart. We several things in common. For me that's hard to find.

I'm just sorry it didn't develop into something more.

I'm not friends with my exes either. I thought this one would be different because of how compatible we seemed.

Thank you for your supportive thoughts.

I always looked at this way. If a person didn’t treat me right in the relationship then the person probably won’t treat me right in a friendship.

I agree with GirlinCalif, that becoming friends with an ex usually requires time and being apart for a while. Otherwise there are still all those emotions to deal with. I am friendly with one ex boyfriend. That didn’t happen for like over 10 plus after the relationship ended. We both had time to get some emotional distance, and time to create our own lives. But seriously everyone else I was in a relationship with, I never kept in touch. Too much energy. I’m not one of those people who sees a mate as a best friend though either so that might shape my point of view a bit.

Thank you rmb.