How do you handle rejection from a guy who you thought could be the one?

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Hey guys. Back in May2018, I met this sweet guy & instantly I fell in love with him. The feelings were mutual for him well. He knew what was going on with my prev relationship, and has always been there for me.

But towards July2018, I hit a rough patch & mentally not in a good place. I stopped all forms of communication with him. Just didn’t want to drag him through the mud. As much as it hurts me I thought it was for the best. LHe wanted to meet me one last time, but I told him I just couldnt so he left our hometown to do his masters

Years passed, we never talk to each other anymore. We dated other people but no matter how much I tried to forget him, he was always on my mind. Fast forward 2021 (now), I found out he was back in our hometown. I added him on FB, reached out on messenger.

He apologised for replying 3 days later and told me that he was best reachable through WhatsApp. Told him I don’t his local number anymore & that I’m fine with just chatting on Messenger. He gave with his number saying that he’s still using his old number. So I chat with him on WhatsApp.

But I do notice he didn't call me by my nickname, & I could sense that he was just replying out of being polite.

I mean, he did gave me his number but he doesn’t seemed like he wants to even talk to me. When I text him, he replies hours later.. I keep apologising to him and explain what had happened on my side back in 2018. He said that there’s nothing to apologise. A week later, I decided to tell him that I still have feelings for him, and that I decided to let him go, judging from the way he replies my texts… All these years I thought of him, I reread his messages. In my head he never changed. But I think he doesn’t see me the same anymore. Told him not to reply to that text or else I feel much worse.

He didn’t reply as told & I feel so heartbroken. Was it weird that I reached 3 years later? All I know is I’m hurt he didn’t text & I think he hates me too. Should I just delete his number?
How do you handle rejection from a guy who you thought could be the one?
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