My ex-boyfriend doesn’t answer the phone but replies to messages

There may be the following reasons for your ex-boyfriend not answering the phone but replying to messages:

1. He may be avoiding direct communication, and text messages provide an indirect way of communication.

2. He may need time to think, and phone conversations may stress him out.

3. He may have different views on relationships and text messages are more formal and polite.

4. He may not want to affect his life, and the phone conversation may have an impact on his daily life.

Please note that these are just some possible reasons and your specific circumstances may vary based on personal experience and feelings. If you're confused about your ex's behavior, you might want to talk to him directly to find out what he's thinking and feeling.