Don't waste time in a misaligned relationship.

Some relationships start off at an angle – you invest your true feelings wholeheartedly, while the other person sees you as a disposable short-term option; you pay attention to every fluctuation of emotions, while they can't even be bothered to refresh the market. Over time, you'll realize that it's not that your sincerity is worthless, but that your valuation systems have never been equal.

The exhaustion of adults often comes from a misconception: the belief that the more you invest, the more you will get in return. But life is not a linear math problem; sometimes you lose not because you are not good enough, but simply because you chose the wrong person.

A misaligned relationship is like holding onto a stock that can never find the right rhythm: you keep adding to your position while the other party secretly reduces theirs; you plan for the future while they only care about the current gains and losses; you think this is a long-term investment, but they only see you as a passing market opportunity.

The hardest part is not turning away, but calmly admitting that this relationship has been illogical from the very beginning.

A healthy relationship should involve both individuals investing time, emotions, and patience into each other's lives, willing to face the ups and downs of life together, and also eager to share the joy of growth. Relationships are never one-sided; they require both parties to "long both ways."

Remember: not all losses are worth enduring, and not all relationships are worth waiting for. Instead of exhausting your energy in misalignment, it is better to reserve your warmth for those who are willing to move forward in sync with you.

The true confidence in life does not lie in stubborn persistence, but in timely loss-cutting.