Seedpod thank you for your lovely post. So beautifully written. It looks like since he's made contact with you, you are having some doubts about your decision? But by what you've written here, I feel that you have made the correct one. Plus as you said, time was your friend, and you were able to move on with your life and forget him.
It's just his coming back into your life that has you all confused and emotional. I think you found closure the first time you parted ways and didn't expect him to resurface. Now that he has, you are not sure what you feel or why?
But the reason I feel you made the correct choice in parting ways is because your life is better without him....and the way he jumped into a new relationship reveals a lot about him. I'm not sure he is what you need in a partner? It's good you recognized this. I also think your decision to not put yourself through another meeting and subsequent parting of ways again is practicing good self-care....and the right decision also.
I'm here too if you need to talk!