What if a Man Tells You He Is in Love With His Ex?

If a man is still in love with his ex, this means that he is unavailable at some level.
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When a man tells you he is in love with his ex, this usually means that he is not ready for a new relationship right now. This could mean that he is actively trying to get back with his ex or is trying to get over her, but has not yet managed to get over his feelings. Regardless, this type of statement is usually a sign that he cannot fully commit to you right now.

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If you are in a committed relationship and your man tells you he is still in love with his ex, this could mean that he is not ready to be in the relationship at this time. In other words, it may be a sign that you need to take a break until he is over his ex or run the risk of getting hurt, explains marital therapist Andrew G. Marshall. If you are casually dating a man and he tells you he is still in love with his ex, this might mean that he just wants to keep things casual until he can resolve his feelings. Although it might hurt, his honesty can make you realize that you shouldn't expect too much of him in your early stages of dating.

Anna Green has been published in the "Journal of Counselor Education and Supervision" and has been featured regularly in "Counseling News and Notes," Keys Weekly newspapers, "Travel Host Magazine" and "Travel South." After earning degrees in political science and English, she attended law school, then earned her master's of science in mental health counseling. She is the founder of a nonprofit mental health group and personal coaching service.

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