“I am 23(F) and in a very loving and understanding relationship. Everything is perfect and there is nothing I can complain about. But I very often find myself thinking about one particular relationship of mine which I had when I was 18. We were like best friends and used to talk all day and night during covid (2020-2021). The romantic aspect of the relationship lasted about 2 months but our love was way too deep. Due to some circumstance, we realised it was not possible for us to be together. We cut our contact off permanently. I eventually got into another relationship which was toxic and abusive. I realised I was just coping up w the loss of losing the supposed love of my life. I would think about him a lot but eventually, I would just seldom think about him and us. Deep down, I still had the feelings. Fast forward to 2023, he got married. I did not feel pain. I was genuinely happy for him. And honestly, I almost stopped thinking about him by then. Then my relationship of that time ended in the end of 2024 and I started seeing my current boyfriend 2 months later. Our relationship is perfect and he treats me better than anyone every did. In 2025, 'he' texted me. I initially did not respond knowing he was married but i eventually did. We talked on and off a few times over the years till April of this year (2026) and we decided its best if we maintain our distance and never contact each other. But ive suddenly redeveloped feeling and find myself torn between my morals and my feelings. Any advice to overcome this will help me a lot”