# Whoever rides a white horse doesn't have to be a prince! It may be Wang Sicong! Is this going to the country of daughters?
In this fast-paced society, we always want to find the prince riding a white horse, however, reality tells us again and again: sometimes, the one riding a white horse is just a "Wang Sicong".
Hello everyone, I'm Li Ting, 28 years old this year. Born in an ordinary working family, my parents are both teachers, although my life is not rich, but in my heart, it is a happy appearance. Received a good education from a young age, I studied marketing in college, and after graduation, I successfully entered an advertising agency, and I did well. My friends around me say that I am quiet, but in fact, I have always longed for a vigorous love in my heart, hoping to meet the right person and live that sweet life.
A few months ago, I met a boy at a company party, his name was Li Ming, he was the same age as me, and he was a product manager of an Internet company. The two of us fell in love as soon as we talked, especially when we talked about our respective dreams and futures, we felt that each other's souls were colliding, which was a rare tacit understanding.
As time went on, we were together more and more often, and everyone started to notice our relationship. I remember one weekend, we made an appointment to go to the movies together, and it happened to be Li Ming's birthday, and I specially prepared a gift: a bracelet with the words "May you be happy forever" engraved on it. I would like to use this heart to express my blessings and expectations for him.
However, things didn't turn out as well as I expected. Li Ming's attitude towards feelings is a little different from mine. He's always busy with work, overtime has become the norm, and he always calls on every date to deal with work matters, and he doesn't seem to realize that I'm around him at all.
The inner turmoil made me start to become anxious. I asked myself, what is between us? Is it love, or is it simple companionship? I used to fantasize that I could spend the rest of my life with a "prince", but now I feel that Li Ming is more like a "Wang Sicong" riding a white horse, conscientiously pursuing his career, but ignoring my feelings as a "princess".
One night, I plucked up the courage to talk to Li Ming. I wish he could spend more time with me instead of using me as an after-work "spice". But he said: "Ting, I am now in a critical period of my career, and when I stabilize, everything will be fine." Hearing him say that, I felt a sense of loss in my heart. Could it be that my dream can only wait for his career to take off?
As the days passed, my mood became more and more depressed. Whenever I see the sweet interaction of other couples, my heart feels like being pricked by a needle, and it hurts a lot. It's not so much dissatisfaction with Li Ming as chagrin at his choice. Perhaps, I am really too idealistic to accept the gap in reality.
It was in the midst of this contradiction that I received an invitation from a friend to a bachelorette party. At first I didn't want to go, but eventually decided to relax. Unexpectedly, this trip gave me a new understanding of my situation.
At the party, I met a few interesting people who were freelancers with different lifestyles, and even chose to backpack around the world. We talked about relationships and work, and someone said, "Love should not be a bondage, but two people grow together." "It dawned on me that maybe I had been waiting for a perfect "prince" all along, without thinking about my true needs.
That night, I drank a few glasses of wine and didn't hesitate to share my story with everyone. Someone told me, "You deserve better, don't limit yourself." These words touched me deeply and made me reflect on my own view of love.
When I got home, I sat on the edge of my bed, and countless images came to my mind, and Li Ming's figure gradually became blurred. I think of my pursuit, and I think of the life I have always longed for: freedom, happiness, and chasing dreams with like-minded people. Then I realized that maybe I really needed to revisit the relationship.
A few days later, I took the initiative to talk to Li Ming. This time I didn't bring a gift, I just expressed my thoughts bluntly. I told him that what I needed was to get along as equals, not to give one-sidedly. Li Ming was silent for a moment, then nodded: "I know you're right, it's just that I'm also tired and may need some time to adjust." ”
Hearing him say this, a sense of loss came back to me. I understand that this is not a simple communication, but a confrontation between the two of us with different philosophies on feelings. In the end, we decided to separate for a while and give each other space.
Over time, I began to slowly adapt to the changes. I travel, read, improve myself, and try to be more fulfilling. In this process, I gradually understood the meaning of the so-called "riding a white horse", and I was no longer obsessed with those gorgeous appearances, but was looking for a soul that was truly suitable.
Soon after, I received a message from Li Ming, who said that he had adjusted his condition and hoped to meet again. I was a little hesitant, but I finally agreed.
In this meeting, we sat in a café, and each other seemed a little reserved. After a period of silence, I finally spoke: "I have thought a lot during this time, what foundation does our relationship need to be built on?" ”
Li Ming looked at me seriously and said slowly: "I understand that what you want is a companionship, not a person chasing you." I felt his sincerity, and a trace of warmth welled up in my heart.
So, we started a new attempt, no longer seeing each other as an accessory to life, but becoming partners in each other's growth. I was relieved by this shift, as if the white horse was no longer a distant prince, but an interesting travel companion who could walk side by side with you.
This experience made me think that the white horse rider is not necessarily a prince, but a young man who is looking for his own path. And true love is to find the rhythm that belongs to each other in continuous running-in and tolerance. We are all constantly learning and growing in the journey of life, and perhaps the ultimate goal is not to find the person who is willing to walk together and chase dreams together?
So, don't be too entangled in appearance and identity, cherish every fate in front of you, and experience every emotion of life with your heart. Perhaps, you will find that the most beautiful love lies in every moment of companionship.
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