Trust issues or anxiety?

[miomiom]

This is about the same guy in the previous question. He suffers from anxiety and depression. He pushed me away. While I was very confused he took his ex back. He said that women have rejected him his whole life and he just didn’t believe I wanted him or liked him. It’s a way of thinking he can never escape. I don’t know if this comes from anxiety, experiences or something else. I told him I still liked him and he didn’t reject me. He suggested we start by talking in a relaxed and casual way. I got the impression he isn’t thinking long term about the ex he got back with. I don’t know whether to be friends with him first and gain his trust or simply move on. Has anyone gone out with a person like him? or if you are a person like him I’d appreciate your thought.

[boggboss]

So let me get this straight you like him and told him he rejected you got with his ex then told you why he rejected you to which you told him u still like him and he said to take things slow and talk whilst he is still either his ex?

[miomiom]

we were dating and he pushed me away. while I was confused he took his ex back. the rest is correct.

[boggboss]

So whatvare u actually looking to happen here as if he is still with her why would u pursue somthing with him

[miomiom]

because I got the impression he's not thinking long term and it sounded like he got back with her because it's convenient for him. When I asked him if we could have a date in the near future he said maybe.

[boggboss]

So the only reason he got with is ex is for what he wants what makes u think he will respect you any more then he respects her when it comes to relationships sorry