I’ll make a long story short. I was with this guy for nine months and I ended the relationship about a year ago. He was emotionally abusive and did a lot of things to tear me down, but I bounced back and am happy with my life. Well, last year after we broke up he moved across the country and I thought he was out of my hair. He was super clingy and emotional and wouldn’t let go of the relationship no matter what I said or did. Eventually, after about six months of not leaving me alone and generally not letting go of the relationship, he stopped talking to me, which I was greatful for. He messaged me about two months ago to see how it was going and I got the feeling that he still wanted to be with me. I have been carefully avoiding him.
Recently he moved back to town. He’s texted me twice about hanging out sometime. My friends, knowing the history of the relationship, agree with me in thinking that I should ignore him. I have been ignoring him. I want your opinions. My friends basically agreed that texting him back would just egg him on and he might try to start something, which is why I’m ignoring him. Do you all think that’s what I should be doing?
