“So he broke the date because he was watching the market again?” Xiaoling, my best friend, handed me a piece of chocolate.
I nodded, thinking about my relationship with Mike over the past three months. As a product manager at a technology company, I thought I could understand the way Bitcoin investors think. But reality gave me a loud slap in the face.
When we first met, Mike’s erudition and enthusiasm deeply attracted me. But problems slowly emerged:
– Dates were always interrupted by price fluctuations
– Chats were inseparable from market analysis
– Even in important occasions, I had to check my phone from time to time
– My mood was completely driven by the market
Until I met Sister Lisa. Her husband is also an early player in the cryptocurrency circle. She shared a lot of experience: “Let them understand that life is more exciting than K-line.”
According to her advice, I began to formulate “dating rules”:
1. Make appointments in advance for important dates and do not cancel due to market conditions
2. Silent or flight mode on mobile phones when meeting
3. Ensure one day a week without talking about the price of coins
4. Share each other’s other interests and hobbies
5. Teach him the joy of life outside of investment
The most memorable thing was a month ago, when Bitcoin plummeted. Mike was in a trance, and I took him to the beach without saying a word.
“You know,” I pointed to the ebb and flow, “the market is like the waves, with ups and downs. But what we have to do is learn to find our own rhythm in the waves.”
After that day, he changed significantly. He began to learn to balance investment and life, plan dates carefully, and even began to cultivate new interests and hobbies.
“How did you do it?” Xiaoling asked curiously.
“The key is to make him realize that no matter how good the coin is, it will not smile at him, and no matter how big the increase is, it is not as good as sincere companionship.”
Now, my relationship with Mike is getting better and better. He still pays attention to the market, but has learned to prioritize. A few days ago, he said: “Bitcoin taught me to find value, and you taught me to cherish value.”
Just yesterday, he said to me seriously: “I have thought it through. No matter how big the fluctuations of Bitcoin are, they cannot compare to your increase in my life.”
I smiled and responded: “Then let’s HODL this relationship together.”
As Sister Lisa said: “Love is not a futures contract, and love cannot be leveraged. Sincerity is the most worthwhile asset to hold.”
