This one is vital. I can't stress the importance of this enough.
I almost want to tell people in 2024 if they haven't walked away from anyone yet, they clearly aren't trying hard at life in general.
This isn't just something you do after a failed cold approach or some simpish date night.
Yeah, I walked away from the beached whale I inseminated on the drunken night of my 21st birthday. Silence & distance was obvious then. High fives and a story for life.
I had to walk away from another somewhat smaller version of the previous beluga. Three years older and wanting to lock me down for kids and a paycheck, at my ripe age of 23. And after only two weeks of fwcking and going out drinking. Do you think she would have magically grown thin after having kids? It was divinely clear I needed to eject.
Two weeks later, I was hooking up with a coug 17 years older than me for a couple months. Walking away was imperative because she made it abundantly clear to me that she was useless, and I got tired of her whiny BS regarding things that would never concern her directly in her lifetime. She sent an apology text later and even then; I knew no response was the best response. Her disrespect was already laid bare. White knights would've mistaken that as a sign to re-engage and try to get some more p-sleeve...spare yourself. Walk. Know your worth.
It's also okay to walk away from a relationship. Even if it was a longer one, these things can run their course out too. I've done it after a few years. Nothing lasts forever, especially your time here. It's in your best interest to become the biggest advocate for your own wellness and goals. The sooner, the better.