Thank you.

I don't really want to shut him out. He was a good friend before I agreed to go out with him, and I would like him back as just a friend, even though sometimes that is a lot to ask of someone after a break up, and I understand that.

I've told my parents what has been going on. I talk to both of them about everything. But I don't think that there is much that they can do. I guess it doesn't make sense to repirmand him for caring too much. I just need him to understand that I only want him as a friend, and that I'm an extremely independent girl.

Thank you for your advice, and I'll keep it in mind in case I have to get more pro-active.