*sigh* Unrequited love is the absolute worst. I've been there. Was in this relationship with this guy, older, out of a relationship himself, for three years. Total Sandra Dee (Hopelessly Devoted) and finally after three years of noncommitment, I left.
However, in the interim, I was stuck with wondering why I wasn't good enough. And why, if I wasn't good enough, he wanted me around?
I came to two conclusions: 1) If you don't know your self worth, manipulation can feel like love.
2) I was good enough. I was so much more than good enough. I was dope A.F.
and number 3) I am going to tell you what your gay bestie should have, "Whatever...Zach's an ass."