At some point you really have to tell yourself "this is not an experience I want to keep having" and stop entertaining things that don't benefit you in any way.
@babyjorrdy The absolute relief when you finally realize you can't love, explain, or overcompensate someone into treating you right. Let them do what they want, let the connection fade if it’s directionless, and reclaim your mental bandwidth. Staying solid on your end is the only assignment.