I have always believed that a relationship begins with a friendship; if I don't feel you can be a friend from the start, it's even more impossible to develop into lovers. Out of a self-protection mechanism, whether making friends or dating, I need to spend time together before considering if we will have more interaction in the future. I believe that a vague beginning will lead to a muddled end. To me, short-lived companionship is a punishment, so sufficient understanding is necessary. Although it's somewhat impossible to understand someone completely, such a process is always needed. Of course, I also don't like those sudden confessions after three or five years; it makes me feel like an Option E or Plan B left over after repeated weighing of choices. A good relationship needs time to be evaluated, but it also cannot withstand a long, drawn-out wait.

Do not easily indulge in short-term promises. Never make a permanent decision in a short moment.