Hi jennyd419,

I would simply start over. I wouldn’t actively pursue Steve, per se, but just answer his phone calls and texts and see where it leads. If he asks any questions about the past year, be honest that you dated a little and were even starting to see someone in particular but that never came of anything, and that mostly you’ve been on your own. That you had to figure out what you wanted and who you were before you found yourself in another long term relationship. I mean he’s been dating too, so it’s not like you were with him! Steve should be cool with that answer. Just don’t go on and on about the emotional part of that whole year. Mention it in passing if he asks, and keep it light.

Good Luck!

Inky