Okay, let me start by saying people are worth a lot. I get it, we all are. We’re full of layers, stories, and experiences that deserve respect. I’m all about real, meaningful connections. But there’s a limit to how much we can give. Eventually, that limit isn’t a sacrifice anymore. It’s the bare minimum of healthy dynamics. After everything I’ve offered—time, patience, vulnerability—I’ve done my part. I’ve shown up. But if someone can’t meet me in the middle, whether that’s 50/50 or 80/20, if they can’t give back even a fraction of the effort, if they can’t participate in basic manners, then what’s the point? I’m not here to twist myself into someone I’m not. I’m not here to convince anyone of my worth. People deserve effort, but they also deserve boundaries. You can only give so much before it stops being healthy. And you know what? That’s okay. I’m not mad, I’m not bitter. I’m just done trying to make someone see something they don’t want to see. I feel like I have what I need to answer the question, so I’ll just say “Fare thee well.” Not in an angry or “I’m over it” way, but in a way that says I’ve done my job. I showed up, I gave, and I gave genuinely. But if that wasn’t enough, then fine. I’m not chasing someone who isn’t ready to walk with me. And to the next person: Welcome. You’re not a second choice or fallback. You’re who I needed to be ready for. I’m here with clear expectations, healthy boundaries, and a genuine desire for a connection that we both deserve. You exactly what I’ve been waiting for. You are you. And thank you for being you, I can tell we’re going to be great friends.