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I dont think this is a matter of people not agreeing that it is a sensitive situation, nor is it any implication that people aren’t caring individuals. the point that YOU are missing is that even if it is a sensitive circumstance, a person still should go ahead and date someone who they think is appropriate for them.
this does not mean they should not act with utmost caution and sensitivity to their friend–by all means, they should! but they should still go out with whomever they want.
there are ways to do things carefully, with sensitivity and kindness; just because you disagree with the premise does not mean that the people who you are arguing with are uncaring individuals.