I don't understand. Does he want me back?

[LASingleton]

My partner and I lived together in his house for two years and we broke up about a month and a half ago. We broke up because he said he didn't love me (strange considering he asked me to live with him and introduced me to all of his family, etc.). There was also a considerable age gap and he was 30 years older. Not the most conventional but it worked for both of us and I thought that it was perfect. He seemed very happy too but I knew the age gap worried him a bit because he's got a high profile career.

 

Anyway, since we broke up I've not initiated any contact. We saw each other for a drink 2 weeks after the break up and he told me he was certain it was the right thing, that he wasn't missing me and that if we were both single in 6 years we'd get back together (put it in his diary even). I told him it wasn't in my diary and that hearing him say he was happy gave me closure.

 

However, since then he's sent me a few texts from time to time (every week or two). Saying that I was always going to be *pet name here*, that he loved his time with me and that he would never forget the amazing years together. Then he sent an email to mutual friends of ours (I was Cc'd in) about a dinner we'd had planned from before the break up. He said "Looking forward to seeing you both, even if sadly without my lovely ex."

 

Now all of this is really confusing me. I've not reached out to him at all. I've simply replied in a friendly but plain manner if he's contacted me (sometimes I've not even replied). He seems to be acting as if I broke up with him. What should I do? What do his actions mean? Do you think he wants me back but is too proud to ask?

[CaliGypsy]

No I don't think he wants to get back together. He said he doesn't love you, he said he doesn't miss you. I know you're hurting right now and it's hard to see the situation clearly, but moving on would be in your best interest.

 

Even if you were both single in six years why would you settle for him .