The most sophisticated thing you can do when someone doesn’t know what they want with you is to remain someone who knows exactly what they want with themselves.
I used to believe that communication could fix anything, so I always spoke up. Now, I realize how draining that is. Sometimes, the peace of just letting people be who they are and walking away is worth much more.
when i feel unheard, i just stop speaking. it's not the healthiest trait but i rather reserve my energy for conversations with people who actively listen to me