I was going to post some of the ridiculous babble that I had heard from Dave...but as I started posting, I realized that he has since taken it all back in some form or another.
His, I get to do whatever I want, whenever I want - that's why he and RK are fighting this weekend because he took off to Austin without her. Boo hoo.
His, I have peace of mind - became, I can't live in that house anymore. I can't handle it there.
So I think it all boils down to saying things to ease their guilt and make them feel justified in what they are doing. Eventually they realize that its not all its cracked up to be.