Having regrets is part of life, I too wonder how your cousin didn't have any regrets but then I thought he might not want to show them to others and keeps using those phrases to self assure his position.

Anyways, I think it's better to have regrets about things you did than on things you didn't do. At least you took a chance on it and well, shit happens. I think I read a study that says that people are happier when they take the chance (even if they'll regret it later) than not taking that step at all.

Thanks for sharing about this topic!