Fade

 From Real Vibes

Avoidant people don't ghost you.

They fade.

They text less.

They call shorter.

They start using words like "busy," "tired," or

"overwhelmed"

every time you try to connect.

And at first.

you don't notice it.

Because they don't leave all at once --

they leave gradually,

while keeping one foot in the door

so you won't walk away first.

They crave closeness

but fear what it demands.

So they build walls

and expect you to feel safe outside of them.

Now you're left questioning everything:

Did I say too much?

Did I ask for too much?

Was I the trigger?

But the truth?

It wasn't you.

It was their fear of love that required presence,

consistency and vulnerability --

and your love asked for all three.