Guy is getting the wrong idea? What should I do?

Asked by Sunshinegirl11 (1110) October 23rd, 2016 from iPhone

So I was out running errands when I met a guy I used to know in high school. We talked for quite a bit and then he asked if I wanted to get lunch to catch up. I thought nothing of it and went!

During lunch, there was no flirting. He continuously talked about his ex so I thought for sure this was strictly platonic, like I had wanted it to be. We exchanged numbers and went on with life.

We continuously texted… still no flirting. He would still bring up his ex every once and a while so I thought he was still hung up on her.

3 weeks later, he asks if I want to go bowling. I say sure. We go bowling and then towards the end he starts pulling me close to him. I pull away. He then grabs my hand. I was in panic mode. I held it for a minute and then let go and told him I had to go.

I’ve been ignoring him completely now. I guess I was being stupid. I thought for sure he was still in love with his ex and just wanted a friendship. Ugh I feel so guilty, I was so stupid!

Should I keep ignoring him? Should I lie and say I’m seeing someone else or something? Please help. I don’t want to make this mistake again so I need advice