Yeah idk how anyone expects this to wrap up so quickly and cleanly. They have never been taught to do anything but survive. Let alone communicate.
This is going to be a tough journey of the self for both of them.
Also I hate the way people get mad about "annoying plotlines".
Like holy crap it's actually great when things are tough to get through bc it shows how good the author is at building tension

this is the most realistic display of interactions.
you can love your partner, be intentional about how you think about them and care for them.
however, unless they decide to be 100% vulnerable to you, you might mess up. your actions, though good intended may hurt them.
there are so many components that are needed other than love for a relationship.
really like how far maxi and riftan have come and excited to see how far they’ll go.