I am struggling with a relationship with a friend in which some similar patterns have observed.
My therapist asked me an insightful question a few weeks ago. Do you even still care for (friend's name) anymore? She was implying was I holding onto the relationship from what was and not what is.
I have found that not being able to see reality about a relationship for me is not just in intimate ones.
This relationship (and I think today I decided to end it) is really helping me grow. Thanks for sharing.