We planned a trip to Japan for 6 months. Booked flights, hotels, made an itinerary together. Two weeks before departure, my friend says they want to skip Tokyo entirely and spend the whole time in Osaka because they met someone online who lives there. Half our non-refundable bookings are in Tokyo.
I met someone amazing from Osaka and this is my chance to meet them in person. Tokyo will always be there — this connection might not. I offered to split up for a few days so they can do Tokyo alone while I go to Osaka. They're acting like the whole trip is ruined when I'm just asking for flexibility.