Making me feel unwanted is the fastest way to make me distance myself. I'm not the type to beg for attention, force conversations, or chase people just to feel valued. The moment I start feeling like my presence doesn't matter, I slowly step back. Not out of pride, but out of self-respect. I pay attention to energy, effort, and the way people make me feel. If I constantly feel ignored, replaced, or unappreciated, I would rather stay away and protect my peace. I know what it feels like to give genuine care, so I also know when it is no longer being returned. Some people think silence means I stopped caring, but sometimes it simply means I got tired of feeling unwanted in places where I once felt important.