I Just Got Out of a Bad Relationship

I just got out of a 5 year long relationship. One that unfortunately went nowhere. I'm not going to place blame solely on him. He kept coming back for more and I kept giving. It's like we used each other to fill a void. And just like most Women I developed feelings for him. And due to that I held on in hopes that my patience would pay off. And he'd realize I was the only one for him. I know he cares for me. He even said he loved me a couple times. If I told you our history it would take up several pages. What I will tell you is there was a 10 year age gap. There were Red Flags from the beginning. But in the end, I opened the door to end this Relationship and he walked thru it. I think we were both a bit selfish. However, now that it's over I realized that he never tried developing a relationship with my Daughter. The most important person in my life. Another MAJOR RED FLAG: I never met anyone in his Family or friends circle. He met mine at my Moms funeral last year. But yea, his lack of communication and refusal to pick up a gd phone to call. Why did it take this long? I don't regret the time spent. I only regret the gaps of time wasted. Also, I regret not being a little more demanding. Maybe it would have helped me to feel validated in his life. Maybe he just never thought I was the one? I know this much, he was never the one for me! He wasn't a bad person. He just wasn't good for me. Sorry for running on so long but talking about it is sort of like therapy. Helping to release any negative feelings I may Harbour towards him. He was a nice, respectful and a patient guy. But he hardly made time for me. And the fella I'm talking to now said: watch him realize he let go of a good woman and try to get you back. Would you take him back? I said hell no! That chapter of my life is closed. And time to start a new chapter!