Do I still love my ex?

I haven’t felt ready to date since breaking up with my ex. I think I might still love him, but yet I never want to get back together with him cause I hate how he treated me and cause me much anxiety by hiding things and betrayal. Why do I feel like I can't date anyone else, even though I know in my heart and mind I don’t want to date him again? I also talk to him sometimes as friends so I don’t know if that is hindering me from moving on. Thoughts?

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twistedrope · 26-30, M

Dating requires a massive amount of energy. For me, I've been single 3 years to try put myself back together after my last bad break up. You can take all the time you need to feel ready, ain't no one press-gagging you into dating.

Can't rush recovery, as the docs say. I'd see a therapist personally if its too much of a burden.