Relatedly I’ve always thought improving the lighting in middle and high school bathrooms would go a long way towards reducing self esteem issues

His behavior probably has nothing to do with you or your actions, he just has other stuff going on. He should have communicated that to you, it’s disrespectful to all of the sudden act aloof/distant/casual without informing the other person your feelings changed. If you were my friend I would tell you not to pursue someone who could lose interest so quick, even if you think there’s still a chance of bringing back the energy you had on those two dates.

Slime Mold Time Mold did a community trial of the potato diet awhile back

Trial

Four weeks

6 Months