I think it has to be equal for it to work. But that’s in a romantic relationship.

I am still confused on him being a “friend”. I am not “into” my friends. If he is your friend he doesn’t need to be into you at all, you have to have natural friendship. You’d also be excited if friends have romance going for them. My good friend just’ve met someone and I am happy about it and love to hear about their dates. The fact that you are upset he is talking to women means it’s not a friendship. I’d stop calling it friendship