So my ex and i are acting like bf and gf

Philippines
January 26, 2011 10:20am CST
Several days ago, I shared a story regarding my ex bf of 10 years with his weird actions and words that sometimes make me think that he wants to get back together. again, i dont want to assume. and frankly right now, i dont want us to get back together. anyway, so yesterday my ex and i were texting. we're really close friends despite the breakup. we've been friends for like 16 years now, so despite the failed relationship, we managed to keep our friendship intact. so anyway, we were texting last night when he suddenly told me "let's have dinner". it was already past 9 and i told him "enjoy eating" because i thought he was just stating a thought that he's gonna eat where he was, and was being polite thru text. then he texted back "come eat with me". and i said to him "haha next time". then he suddenly called me and told me he was on the way to Manila (He lives and works in Makati) and he was going to pick me up. I asked him "is this for real?" and he said yes and told me to get ready. And so after a few minutes, he was downstairs and was waiting for me in the car. I found it weird that he acted like that. Anyway, so we got to this restaurant which serves Persian food. To my surprise, he sat beside me. I didnt ask why nor reacted or acted weird. I didnt find it awkward to be honest. But Im not sure whether it was because the feeling was familiar or because I was just really comfortable around him as my friend. So we ate and he was more attentive of me than before. Again, the confusion. But Id still rather insist on thinking that he's just really being a very very very good friend. So when he dropped me off at my place, he kissed me goodnight. It was just a peck on the cheek, but he was too sweet. He even held my hand for like 5 seconds. So the night ended.... Today is a new day. And just an hour ago, he texted me that he wants to have coffee with me. I said he should just go home and sleep early so he wont be late for work tomorrow. he said he was already on his way to my place. I thought he was joking but after a few minutes, he was there. So here we are at Starbucks having late night coffee. I still dont want to assume anything. I refuse to. I dont want to spoil a good friendship. Oh heck, now he just asked me out to dinner tomorrow. Too bad I had to decline because I already have plans for tomorrow night. He said we can have dinner on Friday. I told him Im not yet sure but maybe.... So anyway, I really dont know how to go from here. I refuse to assume and I refuse to ask. Dont get me wrong, I dont have feelings for him romantically. As a friend, I love him dearly. I want things to remain platonic between us. But with his actions and words, I dont know what he's thinking. Oh heck. Just sharing guys....
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12 responses
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
30 Jan 11
Sounds like he its more than friend for him, if he is single until this time, great possibility that he wants to have you back in his life as his gf, just my opinion base on your story!
@jornz87 (139)
• Philippines
27 Jan 11
have you watch the movie, it's complicated...if not,then try to watch it..maybe you can relate...that movie really happens in the real...
@zenki08 (700)
• Philippines
27 Jan 11
Don't you think his just being nice. I mean you do have a history together, so just maybe his just being nice. If your confused, maybe you should ask. Another thing is that he might think that you still want him. It really depend on the signals that your giving. you may be misunderstood. I am a guy and some times guys get the wrong signals and assume. So better clear the air.
@kramsgir (146)
• Philippines
27 Jan 11
A guy acting like that have something on his mind. It seems like he treats you more than a friend, and the fact that the two of you have a past, then probably he's like that because he still loves you and can't just let you go...
• Philippines
27 Jan 11
I hope you make your signals clear. Do not lead him to believe that you can be lovers again, if you really don't have any intentions of making him your bf again. So...There's really no way but to open this very awkward topic. Perhaps you can candidly ask over coffee: " you're not courting me again are you?" I hope you'll get your answer soon. :)
@koikei (206)
• Philippines
27 Jan 11
greetings! if it gets too uncomfortable for you, might as well say it to his face so he would stop doing those things. he's trying to test the waters probably so he keeps on inviting you.
@ravinskye (8237)
• United States
26 Jan 11
It sounds to me like he has feelings for you again and he wants to be more than friends. If you are sure that you don't have romantic feelings for him you probably should talk to him about it. I know that you don't want to, but if you keep going out to dinner with him he is probably going to try to kiss you more than just on the cheek. The longer you two going to dinners and stuff he is going to think you feel the same and might be crushed if you tell him later that you don't feel the same. It should be made clear right away.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
26 Jan 11
kay md It does not sound like he is thiniing platonic to me so watch out unless you maybe do not realize you want more. think about it as he should know if you are not thinking romantic at all as he is going to be hurt. I would tell him you just want his friendship as he is wooing you again. I bet you are being pulled both ways but too remember why he is your ex as that might help you to be straight with him. guys sometimes are so dense when it comes to romance.
@lealuvy2j (1986)
• Philippines
27 Jan 11
Wow! Anyway, I think we need to see each other immediately so you can make "kwento" haha.Have you ever thought about confronting him because if you really want to just be friends with him, I think you should tell him if he opens the topic. I got so "kilig" again! hahaha. Good Luck my friend! Yihee! hahaha!
• Philippines
26 Jan 11
It's either he's trying to get you back or he's trying to get laid. The latter may mean that you're that good in bed or you're the goddess I've been looking for in bed.
• Philippines
27 Jan 11
First of all Kay, it seems to me that he still have a feeling for you. Some males are doing this things just to let you know that he still love her. Now, at this point you should also try to examine yourself? Do you still love him. Are the feelings that you have for him right now are just pure platonic friendship? If after examining yourself and you find out that deep in your heart you still love him, then it is okay for you to to be together again. Love is sweeter the second time around
• Philippines
26 Jan 11
i just want to share a story with you. a similar situation happened to me and bf (now hubby) a while back... we went our separate ways after 10yrs of being lovers for reasons i am to be blamed for. (no 3rd party) we remained close after the break-up: hanging out often, always communicating thru text and calls and our interactions with each other remained the same as if we're still together. (no lip-kissing though) i guess it was a force of habit because we were so used to being together all the time. at first, i was firm in believing that everything was strictly platonic between us. but as time passes, that platonic feeling kind of faded away for me. i realize that i wasn't contented with us just being friends. i made a huge risk by telling him that i wanted to get back with him. (risk because my ego will be bruised big time if he doesn't feel the same way) fortunately for my ego, he felt the same way. after a year we got hitch. i'm not suggesting that you to follow my lead... i just felt that in sharing my story, you won't feel alone and that there are others that go through an almost similar predicament... good luck and always pray for guidance and clarity...