#Tie

A relation is the alchemy of social interactions, consuming others’ time and emotions while granting oneself the pleasure of innocence pardoned. By finely tuning the distance, one exploits another only when needed, discarding them behind the shield of 'misunderstanding' when inconvenient. The deeper it grows, the more it births a duet of sweet expectations and ugly regrets. The ideal relationship is a delicate psychological battle that lures others while keeping every escape route open.

A tie is a small piece of cloth that asserts individuality while literally strangling the neck in a suit collar. It constructs boundaries between people while symbolizing belonging and corporate loyalty. With a single knot, one can boast status and competence, and with a loosened knot, feign liberation. At its core, it is a microcosm of corporate society, teetering between false dignity and silent submission.