Tracy Koroma answered
I know this probably isn't what you want to hear, but it's probably best if you respect his wishes and just let him go.
Why Doesn't He Want To Be Friends?
It's very difficult to be friends with an ex. Because you say that he dumped you, and you're asking this question, I get the impression that you still like him, and wish you hadn't broken up.
If this is the case, then you probably want to be friends with him because you see it as one step closer to getting back together. That might also be the reason why he doesn't want to be friends.
This is probably because, unfortunately, it rarely works out this way. He's broken up with you, and he doesn't want to be friends, which means he's pretty sure that the relationship is over for good.
You'll only hurt yourself and make it harder to get over him if you try to be friends.
Why Isn't It A Good Idea To Be Friends After A Break-Up?
It's probably in both of your best interests to just be civil to each other, otherwise you'll find it very difficult to move on and meet other people.
Maybe one day, when the pain of the break-up isn't quite so fresh, you'll be able to just be friends. Don't hold out any hope, though - right now, you need to focus on moving on and getting over him.
Good luck!
Why Doesn't He Want To Be Friends?
It's very difficult to be friends with an ex. Because you say that he dumped you, and you're asking this question, I get the impression that you still like him, and wish you hadn't broken up.
If this is the case, then you probably want to be friends with him because you see it as one step closer to getting back together. That might also be the reason why he doesn't want to be friends.
This is probably because, unfortunately, it rarely works out this way. He's broken up with you, and he doesn't want to be friends, which means he's pretty sure that the relationship is over for good.
You'll only hurt yourself and make it harder to get over him if you try to be friends.
Why Isn't It A Good Idea To Be Friends After A Break-Up?
It's probably in both of your best interests to just be civil to each other, otherwise you'll find it very difficult to move on and meet other people.
Maybe one day, when the pain of the break-up isn't quite so fresh, you'll be able to just be friends. Don't hold out any hope, though - right now, you need to focus on moving on and getting over him.
Good luck!