One’s response was “wow, that weekend saved him from decades of misery”. The other’s response was “wow, that weekend had ruined him forever”. The truth is in

One’s response was “wow, that weekend saved him from decades of misery”. The other’s response was “wow, that weekend had ruined him forever”. The truth is in the eye of the beholder, of course. "Save" and "ruin" is such strong language though. However, I'm willing to bet this guy is better off not worrying about others think, and maybe, by extension, you're better off for not judging.