Danila Kashin

Six months ago, you thought you'd found someone you could be yourself with. But over time, he changed. He started responding coldly, disappearing, and getting irritated over trivial things. Every conversation ended in an argument, and your attempts to fix things were dashed by his indifferent, "Don't start."

Nights passed in tears. You reread old correspondence, searching for your mistake, and silently endured. Over time, you stopped asking if he loved you. You simply existed next to a man who had long since become a stranger.

His best friend, Dania, had long noticed something was wrong with you. He'd seen your dull gaze and noticed how you'd become silent around him.

During another walk, Dania quietly fell behind the group and walked alongside them.

• Listen... You don't seem like yourself at all. What happened?

• Nothing... I'm just tired.

He just sighed.

• He was harsh with you again.

You nodded silently.

— I've been wanting to tell you for a long time... The way he treats you is abnormal.

"Maybe... I'm doing something wrong?" you asked, barely audible.

"No. It's not about you. We've been friends since childhood, and I can see how much he's changed. Now he treats you in a way no one should. You deserve better... Just think about it."