I've had this problem too. For me, it's when the person stops reciprocating towards your actions. But this is in friendships for me. I've had a few friends I haven't so much as cut off but just grown apart for me, because we ended up doing different things and seeing different people and now... it's just not what it was anymore. Plus sometimes issues like being possessive or selfish have gotten in the way too, I gave a present to one friend this year even though we were once quite close but we are no longer. I did wonder a while after I gave her the present whether I should have invested the time and money in seeking it out.
She did like it very much, but I'm just not too sure she will reciprocate those actions back anytime soon. I do think I am a bit too nice and too giving to people who no longer deserve my attention, and I rarely get anything back from my actions.
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