
Message after a year of no contact
For context, this is my ex, we ended our relationships ( 2, a few years apart) on good terms, we care a lot about each other, but when we were dating she started dating one of my friends (I knew it would happen, she told me she was poly) and eventually I told her that it was too much for me, I told her that I love her and that I care a lot about her but it would be best for my mental health if we never spoke again, I wished her the best, cried a bit and left.
She told me when we met again (after the first break up) that if things were too much that she would understand if I left, if I left and never came back and she wouldn’t pursue me.
I love this person, but I’m seriously conflicted on how I should respond
Edit: serious response appreciated but if you got a good joke go ahead and tell it