When I said we can still be friends, I didn't mean that I still have underlying feelings for you.

When I said we can still be friends, I didn't mean it as an invite to keep pushing yourself into my personal life.

When I said we can still be friends, I wasn't saying we'll go back to being best friends like we were before dating.

When I said we can still be friends, I wasn't hinting that we would get back together if you would just get your life straightened out.

When I said we can still be friends, I meant we would still be able to talk civilly. I meant I don't hold any hard feelings toward you, but I'm not interested in retrying our relationship. I meant I wouldn't bash you and spread lies about you to my friends, and I sincerely hope you do the same for me. You knew me well enough to know this; Or so I thought.