As the saying goes, “You can’t force someone to love you.” It’s true, you agree, that sometimes you have to do things you don’t want to, but it’s necessary. But why should you compromise for someone else? The man in the photo is a perfect example. He’s not old, but he’s no longer young, especially considering the choice he made for a bride.

The young woman in question, Veronica, had a pleasant appearance and worked as a newspaper distributor. She was finishing her university degree and needed a part-time job before starting her career as an editor at a local publication.

She rushed to deliver newspapers before the workday ended, and one of her recipients was Stepan Viktorovich Razgulyaev, who became quite taken with her and began courting her. Everything seemed fine, except Veronica felt she couldn’t say no to him, especially since he owned the publication where she was set to work after graduation.

But when it came to marriage, the girl realized her future was at risk. Summoning all her courage, she left him—simply disappearing. Can you spot the girl in the photo?