A few years ago, when I was still in college, a friend of a friend started reaching out to me. Eventually he told me he was interested, but I explained that I was about to start seeing someone else, and hoped I hadn’t led him on. We continued talking as friends — until one night, when we were at the same event, it felt like there were fireworks, and we kept looking at each other.

Right after that, he asked me out, and I said yes. I was single at this point. We spent a lot of time together – went out, walked, laughed, and, yes, hooked up. It was wonderful. He was caring and sweet. ‘

A week later, I found out he had a girlfriend. He called me that night crying, saying he was sorry. He told me he loved me but could not leave his girl. I asked why, and he kept silent until he explained that he got his girlfriend pregnant. I got angry because it’s something he should have told me.

He explained that they were always arguing, and that they actually broke up when he first talked to me. They had just gotten back together after finding out she was pregnant. At the time, he said he would wait years for me – until he could be with me.

Well, now it’s been years. We spoke months ago, and he said he still loves me and will reach out when it’s the right time. He promised not to marry her. I have a boyfriend now, but I still haven’t moved on. What should I do? I just want to forget. I don’t want to ruin a family.

– Can’t Move On