So i am very confused to start.
I started talking to a person over messenger and we seemed to hit it off. They mentioned early on in conversation they had a crazy ex whom could be trouble, but I was not worried.
So for 2 months or so I connected with someone whom I previously forgot about, from hichschool.
In that two months, we talked daily, in multiple formats, text, calls, video face time etc. Some of which were somewhat explicit on their end, I sent some filtered selfies of my face and hair but nothing to "that" extent
We went on a single date, To brunch, I thought was nice. We had separate responsibilities that cut the 3 and a half hour "brunch" short. Apologizing to the servers for unknowingly staying so long. After that and responsibilities taken care of, we called and stayed up talking till we fell asleep. Everything seemed on a positive motion. A hug goodbye(tight not pity hug) and we continued to talk every day until a week later. When I asked to see each other again, and got "I'll have to check my schedule"(context, they work almost everyday and do not have kids). I understood, we continued talking and then I suggested something like going shopping or doing a hike or something fun.
That's when I realized I completely misunderstood the meaning of "ex" in their definition, as to me that means done.
They weren't just an ex but actively still involved and that's when they told me I have no clue and seriously what did you think? You knew already? I AM TAKEN.
They told me they're worth the wait, but when casually asking brought completely being ghosted
How did I misunderstand?
edit: me 38m them 33f double edit they turn 34 in a few days