Dear Lavern:

“Does that mean he was being dishonest and playing games..“- from all that you shared, reads to me that he is mentally/emotionally unwell, not that he is well and is cold-heartedly playing games with you.

“I’m soo confused and heartbroken. It is extremely difficult moving on.. especially living in close proximity  to one another.“- the behaviors of people who are mentally ill are indeed confusing.. until you understand what ails them.. what ails us (mental illness is so very common, unfortunately).

Do the best you can to take care of yourself. Seems like he is not good for your mental health, You need someone who is consistent, reliable, dependable, and he is not it.

Please post again any time with your thoughts and feelings and I will reply.

anita