Can we still be friends?

[pman117]

I just wrote an essay but found myself saying the same things in different ways so I'll boil it down: you've tried to stay in touch and left the ball in his court, now however hard it is it's time to try and move on. I know how easy that is for me to say as an outsider. Maybe he will get back in touch (don't hold out hope) once you stop contacting him, and if so just be very careful because he's toyed around with you.

I would've read every word of that essay! I'm gracious that you took the time to write that much initially. I understand everything you said and believe me I'm trying damn hard to move on. I've just spent so much energy and time thinking about him in the past that it's hard to just stop. I have no intention of letting him toy with me in the future if I ever hear from him. At this point I really just want to show/tell him that I'm not the naive, ignorant kid he thinks I am. That I've had time to see through his ploy and his lies.

I think you already know what you need to do and you are waiting for affirmation.

These situations never work out favourably for the third wheel (You). You are a rebound fling, nothing more and nothing less.

I was needing affirmation and both of you have supplied it along with many others I've talked to. It's just hard to let go if someone who I've put so much time and effort thinking about before all this happened.

Thanks again guys. Everyone on here continues to be so helpful whenever I need it.