Why would he want to keep her around?! Jeezus, for once the OP actually knows what to do to feel better, and some newbie tells him to keep hoping for something that will never happen?! Why would you say something like that. Just let him move on in peace already, and if she ever changes her mind, SHE'll make the move and hope that he's still interested. The OP has got it right, he needs to go no contact and forget about her, period!