Imagine if we applied moany’s logic to a real life, practical relationship, like a cheating husband:
“Hey Honey, thanks for meeting me. I wanted to clear up these rumors about me possibly cheating on you. Yes, it’s true I flew to Vegas to meet with another girl, but all we did was talk. I am totally committed to you and our upcoming wedding next week. So please just focus on that and ignore those events that did actually occur because I was not interested in her and want to stay with you. I had a chance, and could have gone though with it, but I didn’t do anything because even though she is richer, prettier, and basically better in every way than you, she wouldn’t give me what I wanted and I still want to be with you, at least for one more week.”