I made a throwaway so as not to clutter my main. I’m a bit sad but he doesn’t want me to feel bad. He keeps me so he’s not lonely, but he doesn’t know whether or not he wants to break up and just strings me along, I guess. “I love you” one minute, “let’s break up” the next. My mom says I’m being played, IDK.
I don’t even know what we are because he keeps trying to walk out of the conversation and he doesn’t care about my interests or what I want. I’ve tried talking to him, he says it’s the way he is. Also, he gives me words of affirmation but apparently my brain says that’s not enough. I don’t know anymore. Just venting, ugh.
This is not how you treat someone you care about. Knowingly or unknowingly, he’s been gradually lowering your expectations, too, I guess? Whatever feelings were once there seem gone.
If you feel he deserves it, give him one FINAL chance to explain himself. Hold him accountable. He will be expected to keep any and all promises.
Otherwise, just leave. Immediately. You do not owe anyone an explanation.