Has anyone ever had an issue with breaking up with someone, where they’re just belligerently in denial about it? I’m in that situation. It’s always “I love you anyway” and “I’m going to carry this torch forever” and we live nearby, have friends in common, he’s friends with my partner of 8 years who I live with. It didn’t work out and now my involvement with this guy seems inescapable. I feel like it’s tainting is, and I’m scared for him we’re soul mates but he thinks I’m THE ONE, the onlyyyy one. He’s 26 and I’m the only relationship he has ever known... the only one he will even pursue.. Any helpful advice out there?