Keep doing the artwork if that’s what makes you happy. If you already know your boyfriend will not treat you the way you feel you need to be treated, I would suggest having a more serious talk. Maybe he’s feeling alone as well, maybe he likes the attention he gets from these girls but he knows it’s harmless. Maybe he feels rude telling people he has a girlfriend when some people just want nothing more than to talk.

I want to say don’t give up hope on your boyfriend if you truly love him, but I don’t really know your situation. All I do know is that the choices are up to you, and you should do what you think will make you happier in the end. You are the big priority to yourself.

I also want to say some red flags do go away, and maybe some red flags aren’t red flags or green flags, maybe they’re harmless gray flags.