5ish years ago I met a man on a night out and we met up a few times for day dates and were in touch daily over WhatsApp and phone calls. He lived around an hours drive from me and we both had kids so we didn't see each other much, but when we did I got to know him a bit and found he was really genuine and kind.
It didn't really go anywhere because I'd only been divorced about a year, my kids were still young and I didn't feel I could give a relationship or him the time he would deserve. So I broke it off and he was really understanding and said he'd want to remain friends. We're friends on Facebook and would occasionally comment on each other's posts, wish happy birthday etc. One day I sent him a message and I could tell from his reply he was calling a day on us being in touch, and shortly after I saw on Facebook that he was in a relationship. Fine, I was happy for him, he's a lovely guy.
I haven't had any relationships since my divorce (I'm not counting what I had with this man as a relationship because it was so short lived). I have occasionally thought of this man and felt fondly of him and thought I hope he's happy and then thought nothing more of it.
Anyway, to the point. Today I decided to clear up my WhatsApp, I had groups and message threads in there back to 2018. I came across my chat with this man and re read it and was reminded of how lovely he was, and I felt like it was a shame I let a decent man go as there aren't that many around (I certainly haven't found any!). Out of curiosity I looked on his Facebook and can see he is now single. I feel like I want to reconnect with him and see how he is and how the last few years have been since we last spoke. Maybe even see if something could happen between us again.
I'm undecided what I should do and don't want to ask people irl about this so I'm asking the wise women of mumsnet, what do you think I should do? Contact him or not contact him?