Dear, Luk333

I actually signed up just for the reply. I have similar habits as you do! Not eating after evening, sleeping early, waking up early. Avoiding lots of stuffs. If someone makes fun or questions this, I would seriously question myself that what kind of company am I keeping? So, narrow-minded people? Obviously,they’re your partner’s friend but still this is something you should seriously concern. First of all, not your fault, I too would blame myself for everything. In a way we are to be blamed but they’re a personal introspection. You need to accept that Life is unfair and cruel. You may be compassionate to them, but there is no guarantee there would a similar gesture from them (Anyone). People are rude, full of hatred and very insecure. We try to win these vices (Some don’t even consider them vices!). Surround yourself with positive people, that’s a good antidote. It’s your personal matter, but your partner seems to be a little insensitive here if she condoned it. Having similar habits as yours, I take PRIDE in these habits! You know what I mean, I guess you too take pride (This routine is not easy as well). And if someone makes fun and judges me for this, my god, then that’s a) Laughable b) Low-IQ stuff c) Avoidable (With a folded hand as we do in my culture).
No need to be associate compassion with ‘external’ things like people. Show compassion towards yourself, ‘Internal’.
HATRED may or may not harm others BUT it will definitely harm you. So be selfish, avoid hatred and enjoy peace of mind. Because how you react is in your own hands. And we should always try. Fail doesn’t matter, it’ the trying. I have a quick temperament problem, but these days I consciously try hard. Feel good about it, we try!

Regards