Originally posted by: Heisenberg23
I think the comparison was made because in both cases the third person in the relationship (Nandini there, Ruhaan here) wanted to leave once they realized that their feelings were reciprocated but the committed person (Kunal there, Mishti here) wanted them to stay back.
Not saying that the characters are comparable, just expressing how the scenarios are not opposite.
The comparison was on the audience reaction on 3rd party trying to leave in both cases.. And i am saying its unfair to compare the audience reaction in both cases because the 3rd partys previous stand in this matter, the consequences /benefits of their exit, loyal partners wish/preference etc need to be taken in to consideration while judging the audience reaction in both cases.