Comment by altruios

Refocusing of priorities. Life is short. Making a mark (film) on the world instead of living sheltered and unremembered is a valid consideration. The choices generalize to living well or living long. There are probably ways to do both if you are privileged enough.

Also: most breakups should probably be looked at in a positive light. If you aren't right for each other, why try to hold on and mash puzzle pieces that don't fit together. If one or more part of the relationship wants to leave, letting them go is the best way to show them you respect their autonomy. It may hurt, but without a hurt the heart is hollow.

But everyone is entitled to their own opinions on things. These are just some of mine. I know nothing about the author either.