You don't owe an explanation—Really✨
The choices we make define us, so we deserve to be confident in those decisions—No justification necessary. These are the things you should never feel obligated to explain to anyone.
You don't need to explain your religious and political beliefs, your relationships, your lack of a relationship, disagreeing, refusing to gossip, ending (or intentionally not starting) a friendship, your appearance, where/ how you live, some time alone, your sex life, your life goals, being positive & so much more.
So, never retract, never explain; get things done and let them howl.