This is something I don't know how to do. I have actively tried to remove the things that remind me of him. I have successfully put him out of my mind before, but then out of nowhere, he's back.

In any case, I made the decision to say goodbye to him - literally. It was a friendship I didn't want to end, but he can't give me the time I need. I told him that I either needed him as a part of my life consistently, or not at all. Finally, I told him I didn't need a response. I don't expect to receive one.

It's going to take some time...