I was very interested in a relationship with him which is why I brought it up.

Yes, including that man. Of course, it’s a completely different situation. The other ex and I had been together for 2 years in a serious relationship so had a much deeper emotional connection and our lives were more intertwined. He was the first person I thought about forever with and I was devasted when it ended (though I now know it was for the best).

The connection I felt with this man felt more like meeting a best friend. We have similar views and outlooks on life which is pretty hard for me to find. We want a lot of the same things for the future. We have a similar sense of humour. We have similar career ambitions and shared books and movies together. I know all of this sounds generic. I’m not quite sure how to describe it. I just remember when we met thinking wow this is what it’s like to actually like someone.