Here’s the thing you’ve got two women, but what you really need is clarity, not comfort. The one you dated before she didn’t leave because she stopped caring, she left because life hit hard. You stuck by her, and that says something about both of you. But five months apart changes people. The connection you had might not fit who you both are now.
Before you rush to choose, have an honest talk with her. Tell her, “I care about you, but while we were apart, I started getting to know someone else. I didn’t plan it, it just happened.” Don’t spin it, just say it straight. Then see how she reacts.
If your heart still leans toward her, make space to see if the spark’s still real. But don’t drag the new woman into emotional limbo that’s not fair to her either.
choose the woman who fits your future, not just your feelings.