Good evening,
I am looking for some advice please as I don't have anyone to talk to in real life about this.
About 7 years ago I met a guy, we went on a few dates and we drifted, although when either of us has needed help, we were always there for one another with general day to day tasks.
About 3 months after we stopped seeing each other, he got back with his ex. They then split around 6 months later and they went no contact. During their relationship he messaged me to say we have always had a connection and that he wouldn't ever connect with someone the same way. I told him that I couldn't discuss it further as I respected his partner although I didnt know her, I only knew of her, I still did not want to disrespect her behind her back as I would not like it if the shoe was on the other foot.
We have kept our friendship purely platonic over the last 7 years and check in from time to time with each other. However, he often says that any man would be lucky to have me and that i have a huge heart with a great personality, tells me im gorgeous and he doesnt know why we both stopped seeing each other.
I am newly single and he is also single, do you think i should bring the fact up that I like him the next time we speak? Or do you think you should never go back to your past.
I guess I'm just wondering if you would take the risk? Would this ruin the amazing friendship we have? We always laugh together and then when things arent great he is the first to always show up for me.