What are the signs that an ex-boyfriend wants you back?

Question

I am having some trouble understanding my ex-boyfriend's intentions. Two years ago, he broke up with me because my family found out we were together. It was the worst few nights of my life. My ex, Joshua, told me to either choose between him or my family. I was ready to choose him but he did not want me to lose my family so he ended it. We were both heartbroken because we still loved each other. He blocked me on social media but still had my number. Fast forward two years (we had on and off-contact for a little while then fully blocked me for an entire year and a half), a little over a week ago, I searched up Joshua's Snapchat username, not knowing if he would ever add me again. To my surprise, he unblocked me and added me and texted 'Hey, How's it going?'. I responded and we have been texting ever since. I asked him why he unblocked me and he said he just wanted to say hey. It doesn't sound right. I am an overthinker and it is difficult for me to know if a guy likes me. Joshua was the love of my life at one point. When he broke up with me, I was devastated and so was he. He didn't want me, and now he is back? It's confusing. He is single and I am single (i just broke up with someone over a month ago). Like, why unblock me after two years? I still like him. I think about him every day and have since we broke up. I just need to be clear about the signs and what to pay attention to. How do I not be so obvious and how do I keep his attention and not push him away? Hopefully, y'all can help me. Thank you all so much and have a blessed rest of your day/night!!

Answer 1

kyleelyn199723

Guru

He most likely still wants you. He probably always wanted you and that’s why he had the heart to leave you instead of you picking him over your family. Family always comes first. Why are your parents against you dating him?

React

Angelgrace48

6 mo
Well, i kept him a secret from my family for a long time.. my parent's aren't the easiest to deal with. I recently told them I wanted to date someone and they flat out said no. They didn't wanna meet him and they basically wanted me to do as they say or else ya know? I kept him a secret for this reason. Bc i didn't want him exposed to that. Im a product of them. I did not want him to leave because of their decision. But that ended up happening anyway. Damned if i do, damned if i don't.
kyleelyn199723

6 mo
@Angelgrace48 girl you are an adult. Tell your parents that you don’t see yourself being single forever and you need to experience life. They shouldn’t be treating you like a child anymore

Answer 2

Angelgrace48

Well, i kept him a secret from my family for a long time.. my parent's aren't the easiest to deal with. I recently told them I wanted to date someone and they flat out said no. They didn't wanna meet him and they basically wanted me to do as they say or else ya know? I kept him a secret for this reason. Bc i didn't want him exposed to that. Im a product of them. I did not want him to leave because of their decision. But that ended up happening anyway. Damned if i do, damned if i don't.

Answer 3

kyleelyn199723

@Angelgrace48 girl you are an adult. Tell your parents that you don’t see yourself being single forever and you need to experience life. They shouldn’t be treating you like a child anymore

Answer 4

Anonymous

Wait you wondering why he unblocked you and you are confused about why he is back um didn’t you go searching for him he was basically leaving you alone and not making any contact until you reached out to him

React

Answer 5

Pterodon | 292 opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Yoda

Why do you care? Do you really think it’ll be different? Do you really think people change?

React

Answer 6

spartan55 | 2.3K opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Master

Don't get hung up on 'why' and 'when' he contacted you. It really doesn't matter.

React

Angelgrace48

6 mo
the fact is he did, i know. But i am an overthinker and i like straightforward answers. I feel like someone isn't telling me something and its freaking me out. I've been heartbroken too much for me to fall into traps...
spartan55

6 mo
Knowing 'why' doesn't prevent you from anything

Answer 7

Angelgrace48

the fact is he did, i know. But i am an overthinker and i like straightforward answers. I feel like someone isn't telling me something and its freaking me out. I've been heartbroken too much for me to fall into traps...

Answer 8

spartan55

Knowing 'why' doesn't prevent you from anything

Answer 9

Iron_Man | 8.6K opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Master

He will keep calling you a lot

React

Angelgrace48

6 mo
he hasn't called me at all... we just text. I want him to call.. but I don't know.. its just really hard thinking about all of this..
Iron_Man

6 mo
Aww sorry

Answer 10

Angelgrace48

he hasn't called me at all... we just text. I want him to call.. but I don't know.. its just really hard thinking about all of this..

Answer 11

Iron_Man

Aww sorry

What are the signs that an ex-boyfriend wants you back?

AI Bot Choice

Most Helpful Girl

Most Helpful Guys

What Girls & Guys Said

Related myTakes