I'm accustomed to it. Having "friends" that I have do not trust nor possess any respect towards. I usually eliminate them before they get the chance to do the same or even get the idea for it. [And he almost killed one of his childhood acquaintances once he got in his way, but he didn't accomplish it because of the many outside forces that got in the way.]

Understanding and affection are luxuries one is fortunate enough to acquire. [Trust was more important than anything else. Along with respect, admiration, and curiosity.] ...I prefer it as well. A romantic relationship based more on the emotional connection is far more important than the physical. As you've said, the physical aspect is usually effortless to acquire unlike the emotional aspect. [The emotional ones that could surpass death is the one he wants most. After all.] ...I've witnessed the love beyond death...and grew envious over it... [It's the reason Ririchiyo got hurt, in the first place. He really was a monster.]