I think you two need more time to think about what the relationship meant (why did it work? How did it fail? What do you bring to the table beyond the "relationship" aspect of the relationship) before you two attempt to hang out. I'm getting both the "hey let's be friends" and "hey, we still like each other" thing from what you described.
With more time apart, I think you two can gain some real perspective on the relationship and each other, and maybe then you two would be able to talk and discuss this stuff without wanting conflicting things from the other.
He might be ignoring you now because rejecting him romantically (post-breakup) is sort of like an aftershock-type breakup. It's like two breakups at once. If he broke up with you initially, and you aren't sure whether or not you'd take him back... for some people, that's kind of a wake-up call that maybe they did something really wrong.
Again, more time apart to think would be beneficial.
I'd let him know as best you can exactly what you want from him right now relationship wise. "I'm not sure about us being romantic, but I do really want us to be friends." (for example, use your own words). If there's a specific reservation you have about your relationship, this maybe good time to address.
Beyond that, he may want some time to nurse his wounded pride, and unfortunately that won't always work as quickly as you would like it to.
I can't read his mind anymore than he can read yours. So I don't know if he's sulking or really busy. But I would tell him, as plainly and as calmly as you can how you're feeling and encourage him to do the same. And be willing to give him time.
After a break up, you both need some time to assess what it was about your relationship that wasn't working. Perhaps you've both got things you need to work on with yourselves, faults you need to accept or improve etc
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I think he's probably a bit embarrassed, a bit shocked, and hurt all over again. It probably hurt quite a bit to be 'rejected' a second time, so to speak. He took a pretty big leap to mention that he wanted to get back together, and to be rejected would (I guess) be pretty harsh on him. Like others have said, give him some time and perhaps let him know that when he's ready, you'll be there to try being his friend again. Let you know where you stand (I wanna try being together again, or I just really wanna be friends) and then... let him decide.
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With more time apart, I think you two can gain some real perspective on the relationship and each other, and maybe then you two would be able to talk and discuss this stuff without wanting conflicting things from the other.
He might be ignoring you now because rejecting him romantically (post-breakup) is sort of like an aftershock-type breakup. It's like two breakups at once. If he broke up with you initially, and you aren't sure whether or not you'd take him back... for some people, that's kind of a wake-up call that maybe they did something really wrong.
Again, more time apart to think would be beneficial.
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Beyond that, he may want some time to nurse his wounded pride, and unfortunately that won't always work as quickly as you would like it to.
I can't read his mind anymore than he can read yours. So I don't know if he's sulking or really busy. But I would tell him, as plainly and as calmly as you can how you're feeling and encourage him to do the same. And be willing to give him time.
Best of luck.
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