Hi all,
I have a situation really confusing me and I hope you kind folk can give your thoughts.
I met a woman about a year ago and we started a relationship that has been progressing wonderfully. It's long distance and the times we have spent together have been absolutely magic. Unfortunately, despite how fantastic this all is, after every visit, I'm told by her that we can't continue. The reason... she is best friends with her ex, who she regards as family and can't imagine a life without. On top of that, their families are under the illusion they are still a couple??
I told her from the start that I wasn't interested in a fling or cheating on anyone, and that I rarely get involved because I only have a long term, loving relationship in mind. She assured me we weren't cheating.
Obviously I get very upset when I'm told we can't continue. She gets upset too. We have told each other that we love each other.
I have kind of accepted, rightly ot wrongly, that this deadend is out of my hands. I also know being friends is not likely to work considering the strong feelings that I at least have for her. Trouble now is I still get sweet text messages from her just the same as I did since we met. So confusing...
I would love a third party opinion on this scenario
Many thanks.

Change your number, and block her from anything. It is better to let go of someone who can let go of her past, at least until she does, I would recommend moving on completely.