It's rude to neglect your romantic partner.
John and Mindy are at home and Mindy gets a call that her dad died and starts crying.
John wants to watch the game tonight.
John puts the tv on record and comforts Mindy for a bit before resuming the game.
John puts the volume on the tv louder to drown out Mindy's cries.
Mindy feels closer to John and loves him more than before.
Mindy feels resentful towards John and considers leaving the relationship.