You don't get to mistreat people and then act shocked when they finally choose themselves. You can't ignore someone's feelings, take advantage of their kindness, or make them feel like an afterthought-and then play the victim when they walk away. That's not betrayal. That's consequences. People stay quiet longer than they should. They forgive things they never deserved. They keep showing up, hoping things will change. But everyone has a breaking point. Loyalty was never meant to be a free pass for abuse, and love was never meant to survive on disrespect. You don't get to lie, manipulate, dismiss, or belittle someone and then pretend you're the one who was wronged when they finally stop trusting you. You don't get to treat someone like they're disposable and then act confused when they stop prioritizing you. Relationships-friendships, family, or love— only work when both sides show respect, effort, honesty, and care. If they fall apart, it's rarely because someone "gave up." It's because someone got tired of being hurt.