So, I'm in my 50s, had a boyfriend when I was 15/16 but then I went off travelling so we split up. I then met my ExH who I was with for 22 years and we had two wonderful children, now adult. We have always been amicable and we speak on a regular basis. We have many mutual friends so often socialise together still. I'm going to his house tomorrow so that we can spend Christmas Eve with our kids - 23 and 18.
Anyway, my boyfriend from when I was 15/16 has been in touch since FB came about.
He's a lovely fella and we only split up because I went abroad travelling for a few years (back and forth) when I was 17 to 22.
It was a bizarre situation, how we reconnected. He was site manager for [redacted by MNHQ] house renovations last year. He got chatting to my best friend, [redacted by MNHQ], and realised they both knew me. She called to ask if it was ok to give him my number after he'd asked for it. I said yes and we've been messaging since.
We've both been married and divorced. My children are adults and don't live with me anymore. His child lives in Thailand and he spends a few months there, with her, each year. They FaceTime everyday and he financially supports her and her mother. He's there at the moment and sends me photos every day.
So, do I meet him when he gets back?
He messaged to ask if I was single before he started messaging me daily as he wouldn't have if I was in a relationship.
He says we should have stayed together and got married!
He lives not far from my parents. I told my mum and she remembers him fondly.
Just feels a bit weird after 30 odd years. What do you think I should do? Do I meet up with him?