"Right, well first of all you're not flawed, you're wonderful," Steven told him, just so that was clear. "I'm not brooking any argument with that. Second, it is on her. And I'm not biased there. I do understand why she left when you were children. It was horrible for you both, but I understand it. But later? As an adult? No. No reason at all not to chat with you or keep the door open for later. It's being selfish. Maybe she's trying to prevent some pain of her own, but that's no excuse for hurting other people."

After all, Steven did have some experience in this area.