look. never continue hanging out with someone you don’t like. stop exposing yourself to people that make you uncomfortable just to “keep your relationship” with them. this especially happens with people you’re dating and friends. for example, i know a person who my mother is friends with, and she just can’t decide whether she likes my mom or doesn’t. she can’t stand anyone being happier than she is, and one day, she’ll be subtly being to my mom, and the next day, she will be my mom’s best friend. if you don’t like someone, or don’t feel like they genuinely care about you, please leave them and find people who really want you to be happy. don’t just waste your time on fake people that don’t care. and yes, i am aware that the world is currently filled with snakes. but somewhere in those snakes, there is definitely someone who will care about you for the rest of your life.