In a way, from reading this, it seems a bit unfair that he still has this hold on you. I understand you and your ex had something, but when he breaks up with you, he chose to let go.
And now when you find a new bit of happiness, he attempts to get you back after which therefore confuses you. But I understand how it feels to be in this position, I understand that you still have feelings for him, whether you met him or not, he was still someone you really liked. And you probably will have an emotional attachment to him for a while, but please, try to move on. It only gets harder to break away.
But if I were you, go for this new guy. See how things evolve in this new relationship in real life. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, and this new guy will probably help you move on from your ex. Its not a bad thing to live your life. This new guy is real, he’s huggable, kissable, and basically, something physical you can touch.
It’s going to be hard to break away from your ex, esp. since you two were together for so long. But try. Because sometimes, holding on to something in the past, isn’t good thing. It’s heart breaking to keep looking back and reminiscing.
