Being ‘in shape’ is not the standard for attraction people think it is. He’s so horrible to the world that when he has his rare moments of charm, it makes PC feel special. She also feels immensely sorry for him and recognises what a mess the industry is and how it hurts him, there’s a romanticism to his cynicism because of that

Tbh this is one of those times both partners are right and have valid points, and it’s ultimately a really tricky thing to navigate in a relationship.