Need relationship advice!!

Hey everyone!

So I’m super shy when it comes to guys and I’ve been super lonely recently, like longer then just the stay at home order. It’s been over a year since my last boyfriend. I feel like I always just settle for a guy when they say they like me, then the feelings come later. I’ve been debating for a while now and I’ve been thinking about my ex a lot recently. We’ve been talking again and I really want him back in my life, as more than a friend. But he hurt me so bad and I’m really scared to ask if he’s interested in me... Can anyone please help me out?

- Confused lonely girl