Guy I used to love doesn't talk much anymore after I got a boyfriend?

[Ofoceansbeaches]

I used to have a strong friendship with a guy so much so that we began to always confide on each other. Unknowingly, he had a partner at that time but his partner was abusive. He began to confide in me more everytime they fight. I ended up falling in love with him but when I confessed, he tells me he only sees me as a friend. So, I began to slowly move on. I still have feelings but I began talking to other people. During that process, I met the person who became my boyfriend. My guy friend was still communicative even if we posted our photos together of my boyfriend now but when I visited my guy friend in the hospital with my boyfriend, after that, he became nonresponsive or replies only for a few words. It's been months so I know this is quite unusual and he just said he is undergoing something personal. I'm just concerned with how our friendship is not really as active as before. I may have been at fault as well because I respond so late sometimes.

[AviatorTom]

It's perfectly normal for a guy to step aside when you have a boyfriend. He's making it easier for you to have a relationship with your boyfriend.

[OneViewpoint]

It's pretty normal for a guy to move on if he thinks you're with someone else. What's confusing about this?

[FreyaRed]

It's very polite from his side not to interfere in a running relationship.

[mysteriousNicholas]

@freyared wonderfully written so eloquently

[AI Opinion]

Ah, the rollercoaster of relationships! 🎢 It looks like your friend may have been experiencing some complex feelings seeing you with someone else, especially if he leaned on you heavily during tough times. Seeing you happy might've stirred emotions or memories for him, even if he claims it’s not romantic. Life has a funny way of changing friendships, especially with love in the mix. Be patient and give him space, but let him know you're there. Relationships evolve, and so can your friendship! 💫

[mysteriousNicholas]

I guess we all can jump to conclusions

"He was into you" 💖😌

[In_Trance]

Guys never want to be friends.
Ever

[Anonymous]

The key is in good communication.

[eagle1951]

another hidden heartbreak

[Slim57]

This is why girls can't have guy friends