If you like someone but you shouldnt be together because of families. but you dont know were he satnds what?

We have split up but now just friends but still texing and when we drink we call eachother, i know i shouldnt risk getting hurt again but its harder trying to get him out my head. i just dont know if its all worth the hle.?. incase it doesnt work. but i still care for him. ? Help! x