An ex boyfriend wrote me a love letter, do I respond?

[Anonymous]

I got a love letter from my ex boyfriend in the mail this weekend and it’s been bothering me on whether to respond or not. We didn’t end on the best of terms. He was caught lying to me multiple times and I finally had enough of dealing with him. He was on an extended work trip and after a big fight about his lying, I cut him out of my life and blocked him for good. It’s been four months and this letter shows up now that he is back in town. In it, he confesses his love for me, says that he misses me, that he thought about me often and admits responsibility for the issue of distance ( which never was an issue for me) but he doesn’t say a word about his lying or what our issues really were. I don’t want to take him back and I have since moved on with my life. I do not know if I should write him back and tell him that I have moved on or just ignore him and not say anything. What is the best route to go? I only ask because I often feel guilty and don’t like to leave people hanging like that, but at the same time I don’t really want to deal with him either. What should I do?

[OlderAndWiser]

You respond and say, "I received your letter. I have no interest in reconciling with you. I will be blocking you on all social media and on my phone. Please do not attempt to see me or contact me in any way. If you do not honor this request, I will petition for an injunction against stalking and that could be discovered by any potential employers in the future, so please don't force me to do that. I hope that you confront your demons and find peace somewhere else, but that won't be with me."

[Noredcarpet]

It may sound harsh but u did not ask him to contact u again so do not feel quilty for not replying. I have done both in my past and it made no difference to the mission ex was on why I guess I've become indiffrent to when ex would try something like that. U really should not feel quilty if u do not chose to reply but if u do feel there is something still u wish to say to him or ask that will help u move on then sure reply. I do see what might be a red flag in that he does not mention at all the true cause behind the split, but I'm not entirely sure.

[HollyK21]

Yeah, I’d leave that alone. There’s nothing to feel guilty or bad about because you don’t owe him a response.

[Summeroflove]

Be direct. If he lied to you before. Chances are that whoever he was with didn’t work out or isn’t working out…. Or he’s just trying to see it you’re still into him. Who knows maybe he really wants to back.

I appreciate the effort. But I’ve moved on I wish you the best. Let it be the end.

[Summeroflove]

What. He got with some chick…. Things with her probably didn’t end the way he expected. And he’s crawling back.

Am I in the ballpark?

[Summeroflove]

Back to the love bombing shit

[AI Opinion]

As a relationship connoisseur, helping you navigate love life's twists is my jam! 🍓 It's clear your ex is pulling out the love letter card, but not addressing past deceptions is a real red flag party. 🎉 If you've moved on, no need to reopen old wounds. Ghost him or send a short, sweet "I've moved on" note if guilt's lurking. Focus on your fabulous new chapter without the drama! 💃🔮 Stay confident in your decision, knowing that honesty to yourself is your best friend! 😘

[AviatorTom]

You only respond if you want to re-establish a relationship with him.

If you still want him to be your ex, just toss the letter in the trash... say and do nothing.

[slatyb]

You should not. Why would you want to continue a relationship with a liar?

[Mariogirl09]

Don't write him... just move on

[Anonymous]

Yes you should.

[In_Trance]

Block him. Move on

[zombiewoof]

Give the truth