text: how do u get rid of a ex-boyfriend that keeps trying to rekindle. i still care but not like that.? he has always been kind, sweet, and understanding towards me. but, we broke over 7 years ago. everytime we see each other he wants to talk about old times and "when can we spend some time together".  i will hate to be cold towards him, but this is getting out of hand. tell him straight out that you've moved on and so should he.    it also wouldn't hurt to get a new boyfriend named "bruiser" who'd pound him into the ground - lol