Why Does Gravitational Time Dilation Decrease With Distance?

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Gravitational time dilation indicates that time runs slower in stronger gravitational fields. As the distance from a massive object increases, the difference between proper time (t0) and coordinate time (tf) decreases, meaning clocks run faster relative to those in stronger fields. The confusion arises from the expectation that clocks should run slower as they move away from gravity, but the formula shows that they approach equal rates as distance increases. At an infinite distance, the effects of gravity become negligible, resulting in t0 equaling tf. Thus, the understanding that time dilation decreases with distance is correct, aligning with the principles of general relativity.
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I am having difficulty understanding the Gravitational Time dilation formula. As per my understanding, clock should run faster as we move away from the gravitational field. But when I am applying the formula, I am getting the opposite result. Please see the attached formula.

As r increases , t0 would be nearing to tf. So at r = infinity, t0 = tf.

So as r is increasing , difference between t0 and tf is decreasing but I am expecting it to be opposite. Am I missing something ?
 

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