When someone asked why I no longer speak to a certain person, I gave a simple explanation. Their response? "Why don't you be the bigger person and reach out?" What people forget is that being the bigger person doesn't always mean chasing closure or reopening wounds. Sometimes it means protecting your peace. Sometimes it means recognizing a toxic pattern for what it is. And sometimes it means understanding that not every connection is meant to last. Reaching out again and again, only to be met with the same hurt, is exhausting. Walking away is not weakness - it's wisdom. It's okay to distance yourself from certain people and situations. Love and peace go hand in hand, and loving someone from a distance might be the healthiest choice you ever make.