Does he still like me?

[Mia8xxx]

I would really appreciate some insight and perspective on this problem of mine.

This guy who I had a few dates with last year responded to my text to catch up with an enthusiastic yes. He also mentioned that he had a girlfriend and would have to ask her but that it ‘shouldn’t be too much of an issue’. I did not know about the girlfriend. Now I am wondering about his intentions. We did really like each other but had to stop seeing each other because it became a long-distance relationship. Now I am moving back to where he lives hence why I texted to catch up. I don’t understand why you would want to meet with an ex if you are happy in your relationship. I don’t want to hurt anyone by agreeing to meet. Should I meet with him bearing in mind that I would like to keep in touch (but under no circumstances get involved with his relationship!)?
We weren’t friends before (we dated) so I am confused as to what his intentions are?

In my opinion he either wants to be friends with you as he has been open with you about his girlfriend.
Or
He is going to test the waters with you, see how far he can push boundaries and maybe keep you on the back burner for booty calls and triangulation to keep his girlfriend insecure and on her toes!🤷‍♀️

I would meet him and just not get off with him until he was out of the relationship. Presumably things aren't going amazingly between them.

It was a few dates, so you don't know him well enough to know his intentions.

If your hopes are romantic (and if you are being honest, they are), then do not meet him.

Be honest, tell him you don't want to meet as you didn't intend friendship, you were wanting to rekindle the romance, which obviously isn't going to happen now.

If he then says he's ended it with his other half, be very sure he has before proceeding. It's incredibly naive to assume someone wouldn't entertain meeting an old flame unless they were unhappy in their relationship. some may only intend a friendship. Plenty will feel entitled to shag around, however happy they are in the relationship.

Why are you asking the same question again? Are you hoping the response is different this time?

I’d personally leave it....
If you’ve got to wonder about his intentions then probably not such a close friend and if you wanted more than friendship why see him knowing he has a girlfriend. Sounds like a headache

I'm friends with ex boyfriends so I'd assume he's happy to meet you to do exactly as you suggested: 'catch up'.
Be honest with yourself if that's not YOUR intention.

You posted about this before so assume you're looking for different answers this time around.

The fact that you're giving this speaks volumes regarding your underlying feelings.

It's not like you're old friends and your life will be so much richer with him in it.

There's no need for you to be in touch or start to build plutonic relationship.

Be the adult in this situation and just disengage and move on.