Yes to the first part. We were dating more recently for me than for you, I think, if I make all the memories as linear as I can.

[ He’s not eager to talk to her about this. He’s barely even talked to the “correct” Steph about it. To tell a past Steph more seems gauche. (Like avoiding her was more dignified.) ]

We broke up a little over a month ago. It was my fault and my choice, so it’s not going to be weird and you don’t have to sympathize. As far as you’re concerned, it didn’t happen.