He finally called. Now what? Should I just move on?
I have been implementing this no contact business ever since I broke up with my non-committal boyfriend on December 2nd. I am 30, he is 40 and divorced for 10 years now.
We were great friends for five months and dated for 9 months. It was a tad bit rocky on account of our very busy lives. We broke up because of his baggage. Also, both of us have just had big years in terms of starting new jobs and businesses. There have been many times that I felt he was not there for me. I have given him loads of understanding which has not been reciprocated.
However, this guy is amazing. We are on the same frequency on many levels. We laugh together and enjoy the same activities. Even when we broke up, it was over a romantic brunch where we stared lovingly into each other's eyes. He told me how much he loves me, but that he just isn't sure if he can ever get married again.
In a way, I felt that my graduating from grad school made me change socially. Normally, I am very social and out and about, but that all took a back seat when I graduated and got my new job and subsequently have been putting a lot of energy into that.
Also, his father has been diagnosed with cancer. His mother died of cancer 11 years ago. I know this is causing him a significant amount of stress that he will not open up to me about. During our break-up he laid his cards on the table and said something about talking to his dad about me and that his dad feels like he is in prison ever since he remarried. So I think my guy thinks marriage and commitment is like prison.
It's been really hard for me to move on from this relationship. In a month and a half I have really gotten myself back. I am social again and really loving how things are going. I miss him and have setbacks, but I even got my mojo back in the form of flirting. I was so lost I didn't even realize what a catch I am.
So now, it's a month and half later and he called. He left a message saying that he hopes my year has been good so far and would I like to grab a bite to eat and catch up. He also said that he hopes I have a wonderful year as if he realizes that I might not call him back. I would love it if he made the changes he needs to make for us to be together. Logically, I don't think it's possible. I'm worried if I call him back that I will wind up a mess again and have to start over. I love this guy, but maybe too much has happened to get back to where we were.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks!