what made me finally detach? i asked myself if this was the kind of love i wanted for the rest of my life. if the silence, bare minimum effort, and constant feeling of being unseen were all i would ever receive. i realized love should never feel like begging for attention or asking someone to care. it shouldn't feel lonely when someone is right beside you. slowly, i became emotionally tired. not angry or bitter, just exhausted from always hoping things would change. tired of waiting, understanding, and carrying the same pain. that's when i slowly started letting go and finally chose the peace i kept looking for in someone else.