I split up with my partner of five years, six months ago, It wasn't an easy five years but there were some happy times.
In the last six months I've got my self a good job and a house and tried to improve my life. The problem is I can't seem to lose the ex he wanted to stay friends so I agreed but it's seems like he still thinks were together. He texts non stop all day he expects me to spend all my free time with him and I feel suffocated. I know hes suffering from depression and anxiety and is not very well so I feel bad for him and try and help him, he keeps telling me im the only one that he has that will listen and help him.
The problem is I've met a really nice bloke that has asked me out on a date and I really want to go but now i feel as guilty as hell about my ex. I will have to lie about were im going as he will expect me to spend the evening with him as it's my night off and according to him I will have nothing better to do.
I am so confused I feel sorry for him but I just want my life back or am I being selfish due to him not being well and needing me.