Meh, I figured I'd like to spend some time answering this post as you seem as you seem like a good guy.
Thing is, you come to a pick-up forum, where most people are in order to learn how to get girls. In your situation it doesn't add up, because you're question is how to keep her. Nonetheless, it means in reality that we can't give pick-up oriented tips in how to keep the fire going.
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because she brought it up
I'm going from an analytical perspective on this, and that is the following:
She brings it up, in other words she is thinking about him. This clearly means that he has some meaning to her, but what sort of meaning I can't answer you on.
Instead I'd like to focus on something you can fix:
You are taking this claim up, this means that this guy has some meaning to you. But why wouldn't he, because of course he has some importance in your relationship.
Now, this is a bit contradictory though, as you can take this focus, but it is not necessarily true. The bounding scheme here is that you are both thinking, but why would you do that?
Obviously, because you both are facing a dilemma, you are facing a problem in your relationship.
Now, I know I will get flamed for this, but this is strictly my take on the source and the best way I know of to counter a problem such as this.
What I would see as the best path of action is actually writing. Write down exactly what is on your mind, and tell her exactly what says on that note. But why would you do that?
Basically, a relationship is not pick-up, it's a shared experience and the main source of relationships breaking up is because of thrust and insecurities.
Basically, don't be judgmental, don't interpret any reaction. Just tell her what is on your heart and why. In any outcome it will still be better, if you loose her then ok, but you can be just as sure of loosing her by not doing it. In this scenario you do actually get out what is on your mind.
You should however not come with solutions, this is one-sided and not a bounding agreement. (People tend to break out of pre-defined pacts if they don't have to make them together) Rather discuss it with her in a calm matter.
After all, the biggest confidence is by talking about things you feel insecure off, and she will surely feel the same way if you do.
I wish you good luck, and hope it works out for you.
- Exerio