Quote: at what point do I decide I've done this for long enough without any improvement and pull the ripcord on this? How does it work when you do everything you're supposed to do but they just have no interesting meeting our needs? How long is half a relationship enough?
That is one of those things that only you can answer. I found that it wasn't until I totally let go that he came back running but every sitch is different. Listen to your heart. At some point it will tell you enough is enough. And it will be everyday not just in random moments. At some point there will be a straw that breaks your back, until then kep on keeping on. Find joy in your own life without needing it from him.