> > Not that it matters much as far as the friendship goes as I doubt I'll ever see him again. He's LDS and leaving on his "mission" in less than a month. I've already decided that I cannot remain true to my own beliefs and write to him, thus implicitly condoning his actions.
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> I predict that you'll eventually regret that decision


I respectfully disagree. She stated, "I've already decided that I cannot remain true to my own beliefs and write to him" - which means that her stance is based on a personal conviction. This isn't an issue of pride, or emotions (which will be whatever they will be, regardless)... but of something much deeper. For that reason, I think that if she does write to him, she may experience a deeper form of regret... not only because it would make her confusion last longer, but also because she would be going against one of her convictions.

I think she's making the right choice. It isn't an easy choice (either way)... but I think that it's the right one under the circumstances.

- Enigma