He still texts after break up?

[amyg091]

So my boyfriend broke up with me. He's been going through a lot lately and isn't working. He said the relationship didn't feel right anymore so we called it quits. He said if he feels on top again and wanting a girlfriend, I"m the first and only on the list.
NOW - he's still texting me every once in a while. He texted me a couple days after the break up to see if I was ok. A week later he texted me just asking how's it goin? I responded asked how he was. He responded. Said he felt like a zombie. I replied I"m sorry. I know how tough that is.
I think that's the end of the conversation.
I feel like he just wants someone to talk to but that was the end of the conversation. And as happy as I am to hear from him, to know I"m still on his mind...I'm confused. He asked me to back off. I have. Now he's texting me. Not much, mind you, but still texting on occasion.
Guys - what's up with that?

[James Banes]

Ask him directly, "You asked me to back off but you keep texting me. Why do you do this?"

[confusedman2011]

Maybe he thinks he can keep you as a "backup" in case in current relationship(s) fizzles out. Don't be someone's second choice or backup option. Life is too short to be playing yo-yo or head games with someone. If you haven't already, delete his number from your phone and ignore him altogether.

[bulrush]

He said the relationship didn't feel right anymore so we called it quits.

That's a pretty vague reason to break up with someone. Sounds like he doesn't know what he wants. Do you think a confused person is the best person to date right now?

[TheAlliance]

booty text?

[Red Apollo]

Do you really want to be on a waiting list? You aren't exactly waiting for a table at Cheddar's. Just move on and forget about him.