Until somebody clearly tells you they want to be with you and starts moving like it, keep your options open. Don’t let mixed signals, empty promises, or occasional attention make you unavailable to somebody who could be sure about you. Nobody should be holding your place while they decide what they want. Either step up and choose me, or get out the way.
You ever felt like a placeholder? Like somebody was only dealing with you until they could get the person they actually wanted? Using you to fill in the time until they could go where they rather be?