Peace is expensive. Pay for it with distance. Peace doesn't come from fixing everyone or explaining yourself one more damn time. It comes from walking away from bullshit that drains you. Yeah, distance feels rude at first, maybe even selfish, but chaos is way more expensive in the long run. Some people thrive on drama, confusion, and constant noise, and staying close to that shit will cost you your focus, energy, and sanity. Choosing peace means fewer conversations, fewer reactions, and fewer chances given to the wrong people. It means protecting your mind like it actually matters. The truth is simple: access is earned, not owed. If someone keeps disrupting your peace, the price is distance. Pay it once, or keep paying forever.