I fully admit it was a hot take on my part. I suppose I was frustrated that a character who heretofore had shown every indication of being a well-adjusted man and secure role model, is suddenly confused about his feelings for his ex when previously his internal dialogue indicated very little reason to doubt himself. This was seemingly done for no other reason than to have a manufactured dramatic moment and forced character arc for Melody. But I will say I definitely could have expressed that frustration better.
Despite your characterization of me, I did search the thread first for discussion of this topic, but without knowing which release contained the scene, I had very little luck getting hits. Hence, my original disclaimer that it had probably already been discussed.
The sad thing is you had an opportunity to point me to the discussion in question. But rather than giving me a chance to catch up on the discussion and, you know,
educate me on the various viewpoints, you saw an opportunity to pass judgment and assert your shallow moral superiority over me. People of low accomplishment who find little to value in themselves typically resort to this sort of passive-aggressive tactic to feel good about themselves and you're clearly one of those people. I doubt you have many friends and the "friends" you do have probably don't like you very much. Who could like such a nasty, snide person? In the end, the only thing you've educated me on is that you're a person who should be ignored. Good luck in life with that personality