Advice from Mature Male Please

[DogOrCat]

Three month ago, I randomly sent an email to a guy whom I dated two years ago. We haven't heard from each other for more than two years. After two days I sent that "hello" email, I received reply from him, quote from his email "So very nice to hear from you! It has been a long time since we have been in contact.
I, too, have fond memories of the few times we spent together, including the nice day at the zoo." but currently he is deployed in Afghanistan as part of the war-effort. .. quote "I will attach photo of me over here. What do you think of me in uniform? " I was very excited when I read that email and replied email and told him I was very happy to hear from him again and very proud of him for what he is doing. I thought I was very nice but I haven't heard from him since that email. I am very confused here, it sounds he still has feelings about me and like to keep in touch with me, but why he did not respond my kind email ??

[basilandthyme]

From what you've written, I'm seeing nothing other than a lonely soldier who was happy to hear from an old friend/ex and have a reminisce.

What makes you think he has feelings or wants to stay in contact? Did you leave something out of your post?

[michelle23]

Why would you bother going backwards? Move forward-meet someone new and get on with your life

[HeartIsAching]

Are you serious? He's in a combat zone and you're whinging that he didn't email back right away?

[smackie9]

You are over thinking this. He is just being nice, to be nice and I agree with HIA, the dude is a little too busy with a war atm . How the hell do you get "I think he still has feelings for me" over one email? You are looking a little desperate.

Just cool it and carry on with life. Go out and meet some new people.

[DogOrCat]

Yes, I think you are right. I might have been thinking too much move on with my life !

[michelle23]

Great it didnt work out the first time for a reason. Forget him and move forward

[Rowen]

There are a few times that going back to an ex works out, at least to my knowledge. I could be totally wrong (if it's worked for tons of people on here).

Anyway, it's not like he's sitting at home doing nothing. If anything is going to happen, that is IF he even has feelings for you, you need to trust that he'll get back to you. So, if you're serious about even trying, let it ride. If he replies, he replies, but if not, you'll find someone. When in doubt, just go with it.

However, that being said, the best idea I've seen here is Michelle's. Move on. Why eat last week's now moldy dinner when you have all the makings for a delicious new meal if you'll only spend the time waiting for it to cook?