Feel help: My ex lost his mom recently and we had a big falling out the week before it happened. - Help.com

Be a friend to him for now. Wait until it seems like he is stable, and that he has come to terms with everything in his life. When that happens, then perhaps that is the right time to tell him about moving on. Since it seems like neither of you want a relationship, telling eachother to move on doesn’t seem like too bad of a conversation.

I can be a friend, but I think he might want more closeness than I want to give, like a big, meaningful hug. I don’t even feel like giving him that. He’s a sensitive guy and I feel mean for not wanting to hug him at a difficult time.

If he treated you really badly for a week and you are done with him just keep your distance as best you can. More phone talks, less hugging.

i second staying friends. doesn’t have to be face to face, just let him know you’ll be there if he needs anything and there ya go. let him contact you if he even chooses to do so, let him and is family grieve in peace.

Both of us have had trouble letting go of this relationship.