I notice that when people buy something and then realize after the fact that they paid too much yeah they start making up excuses to appease their regret.. Same thing in their relationships….
Far too often with man -it’s about how he feels (or doesn’t)! It’s about what he wants and doesn’t want -rather than about principles (Taught to us by God).
“Pickiness” for example, is not a “spiritual principle” -and I don’t know if people realize it or not, care or not, but some sure act like it is! “Defiance/rebellion too -some people in AA act like they are (spiritual principles).