So my ex had a conversation with me today.  And he was distraught because I had broken up with him since November.  He felt wronged that I broke up with him.  It was natural for me to break up with him since I wasn't happy in the relationship.  But today he said something very strange that baffled me?  He said to me "stay single forever. I deserve that. Stay single for me."  He doesn't want me to have anymore relationships and remain single for the rest of my life as a collateral for having broken up with him. Like a payback.  I'm not able to process or understand what he exactly means.. What does he want? Why does he not want me to move on in life with another man? Why would he want me to stay single while he will move on with another woman in his life.  I never understood his intention behind saying that. Does he want me back? Is he trying to punish me for breaking his heart? Or is he jealous if I move on? Or he wants me to be someone that only he could have and no other? Which one is it?  I'm just baffled by his comment and strange request.  Does this mean that he still loves me?  I just don't get his logic or feeling or sentiment.