I’m in a bit of a dilemma, and I could really use some advice or perspective. I’ve been with my current girlfriend for about 7 months, and I truly do love her. The relationship has been good, but there’s a part of me that still has unresolved feelings for an ex. I never really stopped loving her, and it’s been weighing on my mind for a while now.

The tricky part is, I’m not sure if my ex even wants anything to do with me. I haven’t talked to her in a long time, but I feel this urge to reach out and at least speak to her. My fear is that if I do reach out, I’ll find out that she misses me and might want to reconnect, which would throw my current relationship into complete turmoil. I’m torn between wanting closure with my ex and not wanting to hurt my girlfriend now, who doesn’t deserve to be blindsided by any of this.

I’m just not sure how to handle this situation or what my next steps should be. Has anyone been through something similar, or can you offer some guidance on how to navigate this?