Wanting my ex-boyfriend back

It's been 7 years.

He's changed. You've changed. The world has changed (and that would be the case even without the pandemic).

Is there anything stopping you from trying to contact him yourself? You can, you know.

But also recognize that you may be idolizing him, and smoothing over the rough edges in your relationship. Nostalgia is very powerful sandpaper. So's inertia.

Is there anything stopping you from trying to meet other guys? At school, work, church, the gym, wherever it is you hang out? It's 2021, and there is no reason whatsoever why you can't make the first move.

Think about all of your accomplishments and experiences in the past 7 years. They all happened without him. And this breakup didn't break you.

So what I'm saying is, if you want to contact him, then do so. But be prepared for him being different, and not the guy you remember or who you think you remember. And, in the meantime, do what you can to meet other guys.

You just might meet somebody better.