My ex wants his keys back

[ThisPoisedBrickBee]

My 2 year relationship ended 5 days ago after I caught my ex cheating.

His attitude was 'I'm sorry I've done this to you, I feel really guilty but can't change the past'. He sent me 2 long texts the same day saying he loves me and nothing's my fault and he messed it up and told me to take care of myself. I wished him all the best.

Yesterday I received another message asking if he could give me a call. I ignored this message.

This afternoon I received a text saying 'I need my keys back, when's a good time so I can come pick them up?'

Not sure if that's what he was going to ask on the phone yesterday but I feel so heartbroken that he doesn't care about anything but getting his keys back asap.

The idea of seeing him disgusts me and hurts me at the same time. Shall I leave them with a friend and tell him to pick them up there? Or I could post the keys back but I've been very busy so don't want to worry about arranging this. My friend said give him in person but act unbothered and keep it short.

What would send the 'I equally don't care about you' message the best? Not trying to be childish or petty or inconvenience him. I just can't bear to see him and want to match his I don't care demeanor. Thanks.

Why do you want to pretend you don’t care?

I understand wanting to keep composure and dignity. But if someone is in a relationship with you for 2 years it would be very odd not to care if they then betray you.

I would ignore him and post them through his door. But if he did continue to contact me I’d simply say “you betrayed me and I am very upset. I don’t want to talk to you. Leave me alone”.

You shouldn’t minimise the impact of his actions. He’s treated you badly and he should know it has caused you pain.

I agree with this

Yeah, I wouldn't be pretending you are okay... For what benefit?? And I also wouldn't give a shit whether he needed his keys back. He's got his own keys so he's hardly locked out. I'd tell him you've posted them but I bloody wouldn't.