What does it tell me?
typing...
If he cared enough he would have given up such trivial vices. It's not a hand or a leg leh. It's not even his existing circle. These are people he hardly knew (apart from online photos & light conversations). He knows not what they are like in real life – their mannerism, temperament, values and the genuinity of whatever exchanged. If he is willing to upset someone close to heart for something that isn't truly necessary, what does it tell you? More than a debate on perspective... sometimes it's how much you don't want to lose the person you love for things that are so trivial. Lots of people give up things that aren't technically ‘wrong’ just to show up for their partner. That his/her feelings matter. You will do that, why expect less from your other half? That's what this is about. Not anything else.
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I dislike lamenting about love & loss on social media. Over the years, not even to closest friends. It burdens them and usually stems from a slightly biased viewpoint because well, they are on your side regardless. So I keep it within which doesn't always end up great since I have the softest heart when down to my rare, invested relationships. But this one relates objectively. I'm glad to have something to consider.