Forgetting a old love

I was with my ex boyfriend for 5 years and live in a small village to which we both bump into each other regular at the shops and local pub etc.i have now met and are in a new relationship with a lovely local man who treats me like a queen and am happy with him.the reason for my post is I still think about my ex everyday and when I see him get butterfly's and shake when I see him:( I would be very silly to go back to him as know it would not work and my new boyfriend is worth so much more and treats me better but why can I not after 6 months get him out my head ? Could I be still in love with him ? I think I l love my new boyfriend ? But do I still love my ex? Is it possible to love two men at the same time ? Or is it more time I need to heal from my ex because I keep seeing him ? I'm very confused and don't wNt to hurt my boyfriend with ?but am really struggling to move on still !! any advice would be grateful guys :) many thanks xx

I went thru almost the same situation. It took me avoiding and not actually seeing my ex for nearly 2 years for me to get over him. We dated for 5 years also and then we would run into each other and it was like all the feelings came back (despite the very necessary reason that we broke up). You still love your ex and if it is soon after the break up, you probably have not healed properly.

Thank you sky dancer for your reply :) it's difficult to avoid him as were we live and makes it harder knowing he feels the same way .. I can't understand why he would be in my head sooo much still but knowing someone else understands helps I guess :) I just want it to go away xx