Cortes' burning of the ships was to make discipline among his men a non-issue, not the discipline of his own mind. Your point remains untainted by the imperfect

Cortes' burning of the ships was to make discipline among his men a non-issue, not the discipline of his own mind. Your point remains untainted by the imperfection of your analogy. As you say, gambling on relationship success may cost friends; I chose my friends and believe I am happier for it.