A guy friend said he likes me more than a friend but deep down he is still in love with his ex and he keeps calling me a friend. Why?

[Deimy]

[FilmGuy93]

I feel like you answered yourself in your own question... Is there some additional factor that complicates things?

[SnowedIn]

Wait... he said all of that or just the part about "more than a friend" and you're guessing on the rest?

[Deimy]

All of this

[SnowedIn]

In that case kudos to him. He's being honest. Sounds like he's realistic that he has feelings for both of you but doesn't want to string you along since he still has feelings for his ex. You asked "why" -- I think he's trying to be honest. I think he's trying to let you know where you stand.

[Andres77]

Sounds like he’s confused too