Should I keep in touch with my ex?

I broke up with my ex 8 mths ago. We keep in touch once in a while since then either thru email or sms. Recently he emailed me, telling me about his new workplace - environment, people, etc. I responded to his mail and vice versa. This has been going on...

for a week. The thing is each time we keep in touch, it's mostly about his work. I feel like he only needs me to have someone to talk to about work. My sis says it's his way of keeping in touch. My friends say I should put an end to this. Each time we mail or sms, I feel like I'm going back to square one as I keep thinking that there is hope of us getting back together. I doubt he harbors the same sentiment as I do. He never really asks anything about me, except for how are you and that is it.
In a way, I do want to stop contacting him but I'm afraid that I might miss him. I have just started moving on a little but each time I "talk" to him, it's a few steps back for me.
What would you guys do if put in this situation.
Thanks!

well it was 8 months ago so it seems like you aren't getting back together. why is it a bad thing to talk to him? you can be friends. when he is going on and about work just change the subject and talk about something about you. I don't see why you have to cut him out of your life. it seems like he's nice enough to talk to you after you dumped him not a lot of guys do that.

You're the one that broke up with him, so why are you hoping to get back together? An ex is an ex for a reason, and it doesnt look like he has any plans on getting back with you. If he did, I'm sure he would have told you by now. The best thing you can do, as I did, is to move on and cut ALL ties with him! You WILL survive without him! Time does heal all wounds!

well it was 8 months ago so it seems like you aren't getting back together. why is it a bad thing to talk to him? you can be friends. when he is going on and about work just change the subject and talk about something about you. I don't see why you have to cut him out of your life. it seems like he's nice enough to talk to you after you dumped him not a lot of guys do that.

I think that if you really feel talking to him is pulling you back into the state of feeling like you want to be dating him I suggest you talk less to him. when he e-mails/I'ms you just say hi and have a little convo and go out with your friends. dont stay in doors waiting for a sign to see if he still likes you. Go out wit your firends and do what you like. dont let anyone hold you back, that includes yourself.

You cant be friends with someone you used to date when you still have feelings for them. She does. So its best to move on, and just leave the past behind, because he obviously doesnt have the same feelings.

Thank you for all your replies - really appreciate them.

Yes I still have feelings for him and it's been real hard to accept the fact that we're no longer together. We went out for almost 6 years. I guess I've been experiencing the void of his company for the past 8 months.

I broke off the relationship as I felt he was no longer into it and me at that point of time - probably an impulsive thing to do at that time but we're just arguing and fighting for almost all the time.

I have moved on a little since a month ago till I received his e-mail. I've cried less and did not have any expectation of him contacting me.
I'm confused as to should I continue communicating with him or not.

I'm still friends with his friends and sister. In fact his sis, me, and some other friends will be going for 3 trips together this year - he's not going for any one of them of course. That makes it harder a little when she mentions about him, I've to pretend to be not too interested.

Just several days ago, he called me. Apparently it was a mistake as he claimed he did not realize he called me and blamed it on the speed dial function when I asked him in the mail later on. When asked why I am still on his speed dial, he retorted with a question that is it a wrong thing?

I just don't understand why he needs to keep in touch with me.
he has his friends, a wonderful bunch whom he admitted preferred spending time compared to me when we're together. I guess I feel a little used that the conversation revolves around his work as he never used to tell them to his friends previously also. it's as though im his work therapist.

Please excuse the long winded reply - I needed to vent this out.

Thanks y'all.