So, I could really use some advice here:

Recently an old female friend of mine got into contact with me again. She wanted my help moving out moving out of her apartment. I thought it was weird since we hadn’t really spoke much over the past year since she was busy a lot and had a boyfriend. She tells me though that the reason she’s moving out is because they broke up.

Now a few years ago we used to be pretty close. We hung out quite a bit, got along well and had a lot of fun and I thought that I might have a chance with her. But I didn’t take my shot when I had it and missed my chance when she started dating said boyfriend. I was saddened, but I moved on, switching my focus to finishing school and finding a job after college.

As such dating has been the last thing on my mind for the past few years and I’m not really sure what I’m doing anymore.

I’ll admit, I was excited when she messaged me, but I’ve chosen to mostly handle it as professionally as I can for now and keeping my expectations low, offering a helpful hand and a shoulder to cry on. But I can’t help but think there’s a reason she messaged me and no one else to help. Maybe there’s more to this? But I’m rusty on the whole thing and don’t really know how to gauge things or make a move since it’s been so far off my mind.

Any advice would be appreciated.