OP he dumbed you. It’s time to move on. Flourish by yourself and don’t let him ruin that for you.
The reason why he’s saying he doesn’t want to lose you from his life is because he’s using you as a back up plan. He’s checked out of the relationship and is ready to move on but wants a back up plan in case things don’t go as well as he planned.
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OP he dumbed you. It’s time to move on. Flourish by yourself and don’t let him ruin that for you.
The reason why he’s saying he doesn’t want to lose you from his life is because he’s using you as a back up plan. He’s checked out of the relationship and is ready to move on but wants a back up plan in case things don’t go as well as he planned.