You may need to adjust a plan today because the original version no longer fits what is actually happening. That is not failure. It is useful information. Give yourself permission to change the method without abandoning the goal.
A conversation could feel awkward if you keep trying to stay detached from something you clearly care about. You do not need to become overly emotional, but honesty will work better than pretending you are unaffected. Say what matters, then let the response be what it is. Your best decisions today come from combining your independence with a realistic look at what you truly want.